Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 86V114000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1986-08-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 86V114000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
619
Reported to NHTSA
1986-08-18
Owners notified
1986-09-08

Defect description

DURING A COMBINED CORNERING AND BRAKING MANEUVER, THE TIE ROD END COULD CONTACT THE TIRE WALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE GROOVING OF THE TIRE, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE 16" WHEELS AND TIRES WITH 19 1/2" WHEELS AND TIRES; ALSO, REPLACE SPEEDOMETER GEAR TO COMPENSATE FOR NEW SIZE WHEELS AND TIRES.

Notes

SYSTEM: TIE ROD END/WHEELS/TIRES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN I BEAM FRONT AXLE AND 16" WHEELS AND TIRES.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet P301985
GMC P351985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.