C SERIES (MEDIUM): STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	01V044009
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	CHEVROLET
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	C SERIES (MEDIUM)
Model Year:	1999
Manufacturer Campaign Number:	1030
Manufacturer Component Description:	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturered:	19990701 - 19990731
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	6386
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	20010424
Recall Initiated By:	20010424
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report Received Date:	20010417
Record Creation Date:	20010502
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Defect Summary:	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 Summary:	IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:	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.

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