Vehicle recall 81V104000 · September 9, 1981
GMC Brigadier and Chevrolet Bruin
During assembly the upper steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- During assembly the upper steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened. Movement may occur between the upper steering shaft and the yoke, causing accelerated pinch bolt wear at the "whistle slot" in the shaft. Pinch bolt wear could cause the yoke to slip from the shaft.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect the upper steering column shaft to ensure proper tightening of the nut and bolt. If necessary, a new nut and bolt will be installed and properly tightened at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; upper steering column shaft yoke pinch bolt.consequences of defect: if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, thedriver may experience loss of vehicle control without prior warning and anaccident may result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V104000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 9, 1981
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 11, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 44,059
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Bruin (1978-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978
- GMC Brigadier (1978-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978
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