NHTSA Recall 86V114000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V114000; Date: Aug. 18, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Chevrolet P30; 1985 GMC P35
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 619
Recall Summary:
During a combined cornering and braking maneuver, the tie rod end could contact the tire wall. Consequence of defect: this contact can cause grooving of the tire, which could eventually result in tire failure and possibly a vehicle crash without prior warning.
How to Fix:
Replace 16" wheels and tires with 19 1/2" wheels and tires; also, replace speedometer gear to compensate for new size wheels and tires.
Recall Notes:
System: tie rod end/wheels/tires. Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with an I beam front axle and 16" wheels and tires.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 8, 1986
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