Recall 01V044009 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 1999-2000 GMC F6
RECALL This recall affects up to 6,386 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V044009 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 6,386 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1999 GMC B SERIES, 1999 CHEVROLET B SERIES, 1999 CHEVROLET F6, 1999 GMC C SERIES(MEDIUM), 1999 GMC F6, 1999 GMC F7, 1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES (MEDIUM), 1999 CHEVROLET F7, 2000 GMC F6, 2000 CHEVROLET F6, 2000 CHEVROLET F7, 2000 CHEVROLET C SERIES (MEDIUM), 2000 CHEVROLET B SERIES, 2000 GMC C SERIES(MEDIUM), 2000 GMC F7, 2000 GMC B SERIES
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
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