Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 84V-124 · Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 84V-124 covers 10,359 Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V124000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE TIE RODS ARE PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE AND TRANSMIT TURNING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS. THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE TIE RODS TO THEIR ADJUSTERS MAY NOT BE TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND DETACH ITSELF FROM THE ADJUSTER.
The fix
THE TIE ROD END BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES; TIE RODS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASHCOULD RESULT.
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 April 1, 1984 to September 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.