NHTSA recall 05V-018 (05V018000)

steering recall reported January 21, 2005 - about 3,344 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V018000
Also written as: 05V-018
Manufacturer number: 05010
Reported: January 21, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~3,344
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-018 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Silverado - 2005

GMC Sierra - 2005

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