NHTSA recall 96V-004 (96V004000)

steering recall reported January 2, 1996 - about 3,047 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V004000
Also written as: 96V-004
Reported: January 2, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~3,047
Component: steering

What is being recalled

THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER INTERMEDIATE-SHAFT NUT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND DETACH ALLOWING THE THROUGH-BOLT THAT SECURES THE UPPER INTERMEDIATE-SHAFT TO THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT JOINT TO FALL OUT.

Why it is dangerous

THIS LOOSE ENGAGEMENT CAN PROVIDE NOTICEABLE NOISE AND ABNORMAL STEERING FEELING TO THE DRIVER AND, IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE STEERING SHAFTS CAN SEPARATE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL TORQUE THE SUSPECT FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-004 when calling a dealer.

Affected 6 models

Chevrolet C10 - 1995

Chevrolet C20 - 1995

Chevrolet C30 - 1995

GMC C15 - 1995

GMC C25 - 1995

GMC C35 - 1995

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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