Special Coverage Adjustment #07103 - Steering Idler Arm Attaching Bracket Fracture

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Subject:Bulletin GMP07-107 - Special Coverage Adjustment #07103 - Steering Idler Arm Attaching Bracket FractureMessage #:VSU20071479

• DESCRIPTION:
  SPECIAL COVERAGE Adjustment #07103 – May 24, 2007
  • Some customers of 2003-2006 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana 2WD 2500/3500 series vehicles may comment about free play in the steering, a clunking noise in the front end, a "binding" feel, and/or off-center steering wheel position. This may be caused by a fracture of the steering idler arm attaching bracket.
  • This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
  • For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after May 24, 2007, are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to May 24, 2007, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.
  • Refer to Special Coverage Adjustment #07103 for further information.
  
  EFFECTIVE DATE:
  Initial owner mailing is scheduled to begin: 5-31-07
  
  
  GENERAL INFORMATION:
  Parts required to complete this special coverage are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO).
  
  
  Part Number
  Description
  Quantity/Vehicle
  25811379*
  Bracket, Strg Lnkg
  1
  12378399 – US
  10952414 – CN
  Compound, Anti-Corrosion (Clear) *Wax-Based*
  as needed
  
  * A special tool is required for this repair. To obtain the tool on loan, contact the Technical Assistance Center. Do not order brackets for shelf stock.