Steering: linkagesRecall 70V-013 · 1967 Toyota 2000gt
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 70V-013 covers 51 1967 Toyota 2000gt for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on January 5, 1970.
Source: NHTSA recall 70V013000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT UNDER CERTAIN OPERAT- ING CONDITIONS RACK END BALL ON STEERINGLINKAGE MAY EXERT AB- NORMAL PRESSURE TO SOCKET.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS,DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO RACK END BALL SOCKET RESULTING IN BREAKAGE, WHICH COULDDISABLE STEERING SYSTEM.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH NEWLYDESIGNED END BALL.) POSSIBILITY THAT BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE TORQUE OF CASTLE NUT,AXLE HUB SHAFT YOKE MAY BREAK DUE TO FATIGUE.IF THIS OCCURS, ENGINE POWERWILL NOT BE TRANSMITTED TO REAR WHEEL AND VEHICLE WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLY TORQUING NUT.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.