Vehicle recall 86V157000 · November 25, 1986

1985-1986 GMC General

A clamp pinch bolt securing the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may loosen.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Replace the clamp assembly and upper steering shaft.
Notes: System: steering/clamp bolt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 86V157000
Reported to NHTSA: November 25, 1986
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: June 19, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,779
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 86V157000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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GMC General (1985-1986): 1986, 1985

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