Recall 01V-140
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1999 to 2000 Chevrolet B Series and 7 other models: Steering (linkages, tie rod assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-140
- Reported
- April 10, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 6,386 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet B Series 1999 to 2000
- Chevrolet C Series(medium) 1999 to 2000
- Chevrolet F6 1999 to 2000
- Chevrolet F7 1999 to 2000
- GMC B Series 1999 to 2000
- GMC C Series(medium) 1999 to 2000
- GMC F6 1999 to 2000
- GMC F7 1999 to 2000