Recalls for 1998 Gmc Yukon

3 recalls found.

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Posted on: 1998-02-25
Description
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.

Consequence
If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of 287 and, if found, replace the rotor.

Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during march 1998. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Posted on: 1997-08-29
Description
Vehicle description: light duty extended-cab pickup trucks and 4-door utility trucks.  The lower steering shaft to steering gear pinch bolt is finger loose or missing allowing the bolt to loosen and fall out.  The steering shaft yoke can wear causing an off center steering wheel.

Consequence
Relative movement between the chassis and cab can cause the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear.  This condition can result in a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers are arranging to have the vehicles involved towed to the dealership and alternate transportation is being arranged for owners.  Dealers will then inspect the vehicle for the presence of a pinch bolt and torque this bolt to proper specifications.

Notes
Owner notification began august 20, 1997.  Owners who have not been contacted by their dealer should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782 as soon as possible.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Posted on: 2006-05-22
Description
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses.  (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications).  The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification.  As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Consequence
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak.  In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Corrective Action
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge.  The recall began on october 18, 2006.  Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.