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Safety recall · 66V033001

Steering: linkages GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 20, 1966. It covers about 495 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
66V033001
Reported
Dec 20, 1966
Vehicles
495
Area
Steering

Contacts

Possible installation of incorrect steering pitman arm and drag link assembly. This could cause a loose- ness in the drag link to steering arm connection, which could result in the drag link becoming disconnected from the steering arm, causing a loss of steering control. (Inspect and install correct pitman arm and drag link assembly as necessary.)

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 66V033001.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1967 GMC E550005F
1967 GMC E650005F
1967 GMC S550006D
1967 GMC S650006D

Questions

Is the 66V033001 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 66V033001?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 66V033001 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on December 20, 1966. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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