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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 10, 2001. It covers about 6,386 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6,386
reported
Apr 10, 2001
owners notified
Apr 24, 2001

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. 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 1-800-1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

Recall number 01V140001

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V140001

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

Yes. Recall 01V140001, reported on April 10, 2001, covers about 6,386 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V140001?

Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. 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 1-800-1020 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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