NHTSA Recall 87V183000

NHTSA Campaign Id 87V183000; Date: Dec. 1, 1987

Ball joint nut could loosen causing separation of theball joint from the steering knuckle; this could result in loss of steeringcontrol and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Recalled Vehicles:

1987 Chevrolet S10507

Component: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 1,436

Recall Summary:

Cotter pins in the upper and lower ball joints may have been improperly crimped allowing the cotter pin to come out of the stud.

How to Fix:

Replace improperly crimped or missing ball joint stud nut cotter pins; also, replace steering knuckle assemblies, as necessary.

Recall Notes:

System: steeringvehicle description: post office vehicles

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 15, 1987

Also see:

All recalls of Chevrolet vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.