1997-1998 Chevrolet B7 and GMC B7 recall: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on September 29, 1998. It covers about 3,969 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,969
- reported
- Sep 29, 1998
- owners notified
- Oct 21, 1998
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with power steering. Some of these vehicles were assembled with an incorrect intermediate steering shaft. The overlap in the slip joint is insufficient allowing the steering shaft to separate.
- Risk
- This could lead to loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft.
Recall number 98V237000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 98V237000
Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Chevrolet B7 and GMC B7 gear box (other than rack and pinion)?
Yes. Recall 98V237000, reported on September 29, 1998, covers about 3,969 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V237000?
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft.
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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