Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V039000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-03-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V039000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component: Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 3,404
Reported to NHTSA: 1992-03-24
Owners notified: 1992-05-08

Defect description

THERE MAY BE FATIGUE FRACTURES OF THE TIE ROD THROUGH THE DAMPER STUD MOUNTING HOLE.

Safety risk

TIE ROD FRACTURES RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ANDTHE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE EXISTING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, DAMPER, AND DAMPER BRACKET WITH NEWLY DESIGNED PARTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: C300 CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS WITH 15,000 GVWR.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

Model	Years on record
Chevrolet C30	1991
GMC C35	1991

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.