Transport CanadaCritical
1999 GMC T60Transport Canada Recall #2001140
Defect
Certain heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-DL model ball sockets and manufactured by TRW. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links.
263 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 01030