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1997 GMC SAFARI Steering Linkages Arm Idler And Attachment Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	261733
Internal NHTSA #	735074
Manufacurer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Brand	GMC
Model	SAFARI
Model Year	1997
File date	15/10/00
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Idler arms that position steering tie rod were extremely loose. This allowed loss of steering control when applying brakes rapidly. Also resulted in violent side-to-side shimmy when applying brakes or when driving on grooved highway surfaces. Close inspection of idler arms revealed that bushings were extremely worn. Idler arms (gm part number 26018165) had been regularly lubricated, yet appeared dry and dirty around bushing. Replacement part procured from gm dealer (part number 12471302) was a different design, with grease fitting on side of arm, with an extended bushing surface. This type of part should normally last the life of the vehicle if properly maintained. My failure occurred at about 40,000 miles. Dealer states that a service bulletin had been issued, yet no recall or owner notification of problem, despite obvious safety hazard inherent in a loss of control.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EAGLE RIVER, AK
VIN pattern	1GKEL19W7VBXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	01/11/98
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	4WD
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1997 GMC SAFARI Steering Linkages Arm Idler And Attachment Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1997 GMC SAFARI Steering Linkages Arm Idler And Attachment Problems, Complaints and Defects

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