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  NHTSA Recall 87V126000

NHTSA Campaign Id 87V126000; Date: Aug. 10, 1987

Loss of one or both nuts could lead to tie roddisengaging from steering knuckle resulting in possible loss of steeringcontrol and possibly a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1988 Chevrolet C10 1988 Chevrolet C20 1988 Chevrolet K10 1988 Chevrolet K20 1988 GMC C15 1988 GMC C25 1988 GMC K15 1988 GMC K25

Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 2,750

icon3 Recall Summary:

One or both of outer tie rod nuts may be loose and not crimped.

icon2 How to Fix:

Replace tie rod and knuckle and set toe-in.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: steering/tie rod nuts. Vehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 31, 1987

Also see:

All recalls of Chevrolet vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.