Recall 96V-195
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1990 to 1995 Chevrolet S10: Steering (gear box, shaft sector).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-195
- Reported
- October 8, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 144,598 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The intermediate steering shaft loosens at the steering shaft to steering gear coupling. With this looseness, the yoke pinch bolt can wear on the splines of the shaft until there is no longer an interference between the splines and the bolt.
The risk
This condition can cause body to chassis movement allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear which can result in a loss of steering control.
The fix
Dealers will retorque the upper and lower bolts to correct specifications.
Notes from the manufacturer
Vehicle description:postal vehicles only. Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during late october 1996. Note: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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet S10 1990 to 1995