NHTSA recall 98V-237 (98V237000)

steering recall reported September 29, 1998 - about 3,969 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V237000
Also written as: 98V-237
Reported: September 29, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~3,969
Component: steering

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. THE OVERLAP IN THE SLIP JOINT IS INSUFFICIENT ALLOWING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-237 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet B7 - 1998

GMC B7 - 1998

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