Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V126000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-08-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V126000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component: Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 2,750
Reported to NHTSA: 1987-08-10
Owners notified: 1987-08-31

Defect description

ONE OR BOTH OF OUTER TIE ROD NUTS MAY BE LOOSE AND NOT CRIMPED.

Safety risk

LOSS OF ONE OR BOTH NUTS COULD LEAD TO TIE RODDISENGAGING FROM STEERING KNUCKLE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE TIE ROD AND KNUCKLE AND SET TOE-IN.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE ROD NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 8 models.

Model	Years on record
Chevrolet C10	1988
Chevrolet C20	1988
Chevrolet K10	1988
Chevrolet K20	1988
GMC C15	1988
GMC C25	1988
GMC K15	1988
GMC K25	1988

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.