Recall: 2005 Silverado/Sierra (1500): STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECT

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[FONT=&quot]NHTSA #: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]69679,69680[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]
Make: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]GM
Model: SILVERADO/SIERRA 1500
Model Year: 2005[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]MFG Campaign #: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]5010[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Description: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR[/FONT]
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[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Manufacturer that filed defect/noncompliance report[/FONT][FONT=&quot]: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Begin Date of MFG: 12/1/2004[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]End Date of MFG:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] 1/31/2005
Vehicle, Equipment, or Tire report: V

Number of units affected: 3,344
Date owner notified by MFG: 1/26/2005[/FONT]
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Recall Initiator: MFR
MFG's of Recalled Vehicles/Products: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION. THE BOLT MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING. [/FONT]
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[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Consequence Summary:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Corrective Summary:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438. [/FONT]
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[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Recall Notes: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]GM RECALL NO.05010.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153)[/FONT]