Defect summary
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING/CLAMP BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 86V157000. Text as published by NHTSA.