NHTSA Campaign 95E009004

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Issued by VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP · Reported Jun 25, 1995 · 14 vehicles affected

What's wrong

DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THESE AXLES FOR PROPER TORQUE AND RETORQUE TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATIONS.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
WHITE GMC WAH 1995 14
WHITE GMC WCA 1995 14
WHITE GMC WG 1995 14
WHITE GMC WIA 1995 14

Source: NHTSA Campaign 95E009004 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.