Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 84V-031 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 84V-031 covers 767 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V031000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FRONT STEERING ALIGNMENT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. THE TIE RODS, A PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE WHICH TRANSMITS STEERING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS, MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FASTENED COMPLETELY. THE ALIGNMENT OF THE STEERING WILL AFFECT THE VEHICLE"S HANDLING PROPERTIES. INCOMPLETE FASTENING OF THE STEERING TIE ROD MAY LEAD TO COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE LINKAGE.
The fix
TIE ROD CLAMP FASTENERS WILL BE INSPECTED. IF NECESSARY, THE TOE-IN WILL BE SET, AND THE TIE ROD CLAMP FASTENERS WILL BE TIGHTENED. THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR THESE SERVICES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; TIE ROD CLAMP FASTENERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION OF THE STEERING LINKAGE AND RESULTING LOSSOF STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1983 to October 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.