Recall 98V-237
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1997 to 1998 Chevrolet B7 and 1 other model: Steering (gear box (other than rack and pinion)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-237
- Reported
- September 29, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 3,969 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This could lead to loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin october 21, 1998. 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 contactchevrolet at 1-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet B7 1997 to 1998
- GMC B7 1997 to 1998