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Safety recall · 89V152000

Steering: linkages White GMC recall

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP reported this recall to NHTSA on September 13, 1989. It covers about 410 vehicles across 14 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V152000
Reported
Sep 13, 1989
Vehicles
410
Area
Steering

The problem

Steering arm may experience fatigue failure in undercut area of the arm.

The risk

This could result in loss of steering control and anaccident.

The fix

REPLACE SUSPECT STEERING ARMS.

Contacts

System: steering arms.Vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks 33,000 lbs. Gvwr and greater.

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 White GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V152000.
  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
1986 White GMC WCL02C
1987 White GMC WCL02C
1986 White GMC WCM02C
1987 White GMC WCM02C
1986 White GMC WCS02C
1987 White GMC WCS02C
1986 White GMC WHL01C
1987 White GMC WHL01C
1986 White GMC WHM01C
1987 White GMC WHM01C
1986 White GMC Wil02C
1987 White GMC Wil02C
1986 White GMC Wim02D
1987 White GMC Wim02D

Questions

Is the 89V152000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V152000?

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 89V152000 announced?

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP reported it to NHTSA on September 13, 1989. 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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