NHTSA recall 98V-242 (98V242000)

steering recall reported October 6, 1998 - about 8,367 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V242000
Also written as: 98V-242
Reported: October 6, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~8,367
Component: steering

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON ALL THREE OF THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME ATTACHMENT BOLTS. THE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME ALLOWING THE STEERING GEAR TO MOVE. THIS LOOSENING CAN RESULT IN SOME UNRESPONSIVE STEERING FEEL AND SOME NOISE TO THE DRIVER.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS CONDITION IS IGNORED, THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME CAN WEAR AND/OR FATIGUE THE ATTACHING BOLTS TO THE POINT OF BREAKAGE OR THE BOLTS BACKING OUT. IF ALL THE BOLTS BREAK OR BACK OUT, THE STEERING GEAR WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-242 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Silverado - 1999

GMC Sierra - 1999

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