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1999-2000 Chevrolet B Series, Chevrolet C Series(Medium) and others recall: tie rod assembly

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 17, 2001. It covers about 6,386 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6,386
reported
Apr 17, 2001
owners notified
Apr 24, 2001

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began april 24, 2001. 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 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

Recall number 01V044009

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V044009

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Chevrolet B Series, Chevrolet C Series(Medium) and others tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 01V044009, reported on April 17, 2001, covers about 6,386 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V044009?

Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began april 24, 2001. 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 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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