Vehicle recall 94V038000 · February 23, 1994
White GMC WAH, WCA and 4 more models
The brackets that attach the steering column assembly to the cab structure cracks at the "v" notch in the bracket.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The brackets that attach the steering column assembly to the cab structure cracks at the "v" notch in the bracket.
- Consequence
- Failure of the bracket may cause the steering column assembly to fall, which may result in loss of steering control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Volvo GM will replace the suspect brackets with a newly designed bracket.
- Notes
- System: steering; wheel and column.vehicle description: class 8 trucks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Volvo GM (whitegmc) service center at 1-919-279-2000. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline AT1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V038000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 23, 1994
- Filed by
- VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
- Owner notification
- March 16, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,768
- 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.
- White GMC WAH (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- White GMC WCA (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- White GMC WCM (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- White GMC WG (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- White GMC WIA (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- White GMC WIM (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
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