Recalls for 1999 Gmc C Series(medium)

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2001-04-26
Description
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.

Consequence
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2001-05-02
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw.  Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Consequence
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links.  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 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Notes
Gm recall no.  01030.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).