Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V242000 Reported October 6, 1998

Gm/steering gear/frame bolts

General Motors, Llc · Steering · 8,367 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V242000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
8,367
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 6, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: extended cab 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. some of these vehicles have a lower than specified torque on all three of the steering gear to frame attachment bolts. the bolts can loosen over time allowing the steering gear to move. this loosening can result in some unresponsive steering feel and some noise to the driver.

Safety Consequence

If this condition is ignored, the steering gear to frame can wear and/or fatigue the attaching bolts to the point of breakage or the bolts backing out. if all the bolts break or back out, the steering gear would separate from the frame resulting in a loss of steering control.

Corrective Action

Dealers will retorque the steering gear to frame bolts to proper specifications.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 98V242000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98V242000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V242000?

NHTSA recall 98V242000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 6, 1998. It addresses: Gm/steering gear/frame bolts. The recall affects approximately 8,367 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V242000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.