NHTSA Recall 86V081000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V081000; Date: Jun. 23, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Chevrolet C70; 1982 Chevrolet C70; 1983 Chevrolet C70; 1984 Chevrolet C70; 1985 Chevrolet C70; 1981 GMC C70; 1982 GMC C70; 1983 GMC C70; 1984 GMC C70; 1985 GMC C70
Component: Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 499
Recall Summary:
Steering control arm can be overstressed with heavy steering input causing it to crack and it could eventually break completely. Consequence of defect: if the steering control arm breaks, complete loss of steering ability and truck control would occur without warning which could result in an accident.
How to Fix:
Install new steering arm and other steering system hardware which will prevent overstressing input conditions from occurring.
Recall Notes:
System: steering control arm. Vehicle description: medium duty conventional trucks equipped with 9,000 or 12,000 lb. Front driving steering axle and an 8. 2 liter engine.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 21, 1986
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