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Recall campaign86V157000

Recall 86V157000: General motors corp.

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Report received
Nov 25, 1986
Manufacturer
General motors corp.
Potentially affected
4,779vehicles
Model years
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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

A clamp pinch bolt securing the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may loosen. Consequence of defect: shafts could separate resulting in loss of truck control which could lead to a crash without prior warning.

Remedy

Replace the clamp assembly and upper steering shaft.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.