Vehicle recall 82V118000 · December 7, 1982
1982 GMC Transit Coaches
The front axle mounted steering gear box assemblies on these vehicles may contain cracked ball nut assemblies.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The front axle mounted steering gear box assemblies on these vehicles may contain cracked ball nut assemblies.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect the vehicle and if cracks are found, a new worm and ball nut will be installed free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: transit buses with manual steering.system: steering; steering gear box.consequences of defect: if a ball nut were to break while vehicle is in motion,the driver may experience loss of steering control, without prior warning, andan accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V118000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 7, 1982
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- December 1, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- GMC Transit Coaches (1982): 1982
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