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.