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Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V021000
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-02-25.
Recall campaign NHTSA 87V021000
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Component Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected 60
Reported to NHTSA 1987-02-25
Owners notified 1987-03-02 Defect description INNER TIE ROD TO RELAY ROD NUTS ON STEERING LINKAGE MAY BE IIMPROPERLY TORQUED AND NOT CRIMPED.
Safety risk LOSS OF ONE OR BOTH NUTS COULD LEAD TO INNER TIE RODDISENGAGEMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A TRUCKCRASH.
Manufacturer remedy REPLACE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.
Notes SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS.
Scope of coverage 2 model years across 2 models.
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