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Safety Recalls of Chevrolet C70 Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Chevrolet C70. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chevrolet C70.

NHTSA Recall #: 86V170000; Dec. 22, 1986

Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Chevrolet C70, 1986 Chevrolet C70, 1985 GMC C7, 1986 GMC C7

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Recall Summary: The power steering assist cylinder mounting bracket bolts may loosen due to paint on the bolt threads and the mounting bracket mating surface. Consequence of defect: this may result in looseness and erratic steering during full turns.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 86V081000; 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

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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 86V015000; Jan. 4, 1986

Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Chevrolet B6P, 1985 Chevrolet C60, 1986 Chevrolet C60, 1985 Chevrolet C70, 1986 Chevrolet C70, 1985 GMC B6P, 1985 GMC C65, 1985 GMC C75, 1986 GMC C75, 1985 GMC P6T

Component: PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

Recall Summary: The parking brake actuating lever cam may contain a quench crack which can widen, reducing the holding capability of the parking brakes. Consequence of defect: the reduced holding capability of the parking brake could allow an unattended truck to roll away uncontrolled, which may ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Chevrolet C70 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Dec. 22, 1986	Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System	9,038
Jun. 23, 1986	Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment	499
Jan. 4, 1986	Parking Brake:indicator Light	4,967

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Chevrolet C70 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1986 Chevrolet C70	2
1985 Chevrolet C70	3
1984 Chevrolet C70	1
1983 Chevrolet C70	1
1982 Chevrolet C70	1
1981 Chevrolet C70	1