1998 Gmc W4500 Recalls

All 1998 Gmc W4500 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

July 17th, 1998
Recalled Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Recall Date
July 17th, 1998
Units Effected
42
NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V151002
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1998
Manufactured End Date: April 30th, 1998
Date of Owner Notification: October 23rd, 1998

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK CHASSIS. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT-TO-STEERING BOLT WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE STEERING NOISE, LOOSE STEERING, AND AN UNCENTERED STEERING WHEEL.

Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND RETIGHTEN TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 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 CONTACT GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall Comments

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