Relay: connectingRecall 86V-060 · Toyota vehicles
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 86V-060 covers 103,700 Toyota vehicles for a relay: connecting problem, reported to NHTSA on May 12, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V060000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE CENTER CONTROL ARM OF THE STEERING LINKAGE SYSTEM MAY DEVELOP A CRACK IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY OPERATED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN PARKED POSITION. THE STEERING CENTER ARM MAY EVENTUALLY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A CRACKED STEERING CENTER ARM WILL ALLOW STEERING CONTROL, HOWEVER, IF THE STEERING ARM BREAKS, IT WOULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM.
SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGE/CENTER ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND CARGO VANS EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.
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 August 1, 1983 to July 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.