Vehicle recall 85V075000 · June 10, 1985
GMC N9, D9 and 1 more model
The cab entry step mounting strap may fail in the area of the step support bracket to strap weld interface.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The cab entry step mounting strap may fail in the area of the step support bracket to strap weld interface. Consequence of defect: if the step mounting strap fails while a person is attempting to enter or exit the cab, personal injury could result.
- Remedy
- New cab entry step mounting straps will be installed.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a 24" diameter fuel tank,30" aluminum cab entry steps and painter carbon steel straps. System: cab entry step mounting strap.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V075000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 10, 1985
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,536
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
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