2007 CHEVROLET KODIAK Recall 66397 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	07V469000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	07220
Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Kodiak
Year:	2007
Component:	Steering
Manufacturers Involved:	General motors corp.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	06/01/2006
End Date Of Manufacturing:	07/31/2007
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	990
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	10/25/2007
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	General motors corp.
Date Report Received By ODI:	10/04/2007
Date Added To File:	10/04/2007
Defect Summary:	On certain medium duty trucks equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, the steering gear may have been produced incorrectly. a steering gear with this condition may produce the feeling of hitting a curb and a cracking or pinging sound when the steering wheel is turned.
Consequence Summary:	The steering wheel position may be off-center and increased effort may be required when turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will inspect for certain date codes and verify the mileage on steering gears and replace gears as necessary. the recall began on october 25, 2007. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Further Notes:	Gm recall no. 07220.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2007 Chevrolet Kodiak Steering Recall