NHTSA Recall # | 36694 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V018000 |
MFG Compaign # | 05010 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR |
Date of notification | 26/01/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/12/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/01/05 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 21/01/05 |
Report created | 27/01/05 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 3344 |
Defect summary | On certain trucks, the bolt that attaches the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear may not meet specification. The bolt may fracture resulting in the loss of steering. |
Consequence summary | If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could occur without prior warning. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft bolt free of charge. The recall began on january 24, 2005. Owners may contact gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. |
Recall notes | Gm recall no. 05010. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |