Recall 01V140001 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 1999-2000 GMC C SERIES(MEDIUM)
RECALL This recall affects up to 6,386 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V140001 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 6,386 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1999 GMC C SERIES(MEDIUM), 1999 CHEVROLET F7, 1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES (MEDIUM), 1999 GMC F7, 1999 GMC F6, 1999 CHEVROLET F6, 1999 GMC B SERIES, 1999 CHEVROLET B SERIES, 2000 CHEVROLET B SERIES, 2000 CHEVROLET C SERIES (MEDIUM), 2000 GMC B SERIES, 2000 GMC F7, 2000 GMC C SERIES(MEDIUM), 2000 GMC F6, 2000 CHEVROLET F7, 2000 CHEVROLET F6
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS. THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. 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 1-800-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
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