1986 GMC GENERAL recalls

NHTSA lists 2 model-level recall records for this year, make, and model. These records may apply to your vehicle; confirm your specific VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall records

Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar11/25/198686V157000

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.

SYSTEM: STEERING/CLAMP BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

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Vehicle speed control: Springs09/19/198686V130000

THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE; LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

REPLACE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE RETURN SPRING(S).

SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6-71 DETROIT DIESELENGINES.

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