Recalls for 1986 Gmc General

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1986-12-01
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace the clamp assembly and upper steering shaft.

Notes
System: steering/clamp bolt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

Posted on: 1986-09-24
Description
The throttle return spring assembly may fail and prevent the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released.  Consequence of defect: engine speed would not decrease; loss of accelerator control could result in a crash without prior warning.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace accelerator linkage return spring(s).

Notes
System: throttle return spring.  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 6-71 detroit dieselengines.