Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V074000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-04-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V074000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
242
Reported to NHTSA
1990-04-16
Owners notified
1990-05-08

Defect description

IMPROPERLY TORQUED TIE ROD CLAMP FASTENERS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE.

Safety risk

IF TIE ROD SEPARATES AND AFFECTED WHEEL HITS A HUMP OR IS SUBJECTED TO MODERATE TO HEAVY BRAKING FORCES, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

PROPERLY TORQUE TIE ROD CLAMPS AND RE-ADJUST TOE-IN AS NECESSARY.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING - TIE ROD CLAMPS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK, VAN.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet G Series1990
GMC G Series1990

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.