The issue
On certain trucks, the coleman front driving axle steering arms may be overstressed. This condition can cause cracks to develop eventually resulting in complete fracture of the steering arm and loss of steering control. Correction: A new steering arm and power assist cylinder will be installed.
Description (français)
Sur certaines camionette de gamme moyenne, les bras de direction Coleman du train avant peuvent être sujets à des contraintes excessives et se briser; le bris d'un bras de direction entraîne la perte de maîtrise du véhicule.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gmc ASTRO | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 |
| Gmc BRIGADIER | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 |
| Gmc GENERAL | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Brigadier | 1981 | 0 | 1 |
| GMC General | 1985 | 0 | 1 |