Arm: idler and attachmentRecall 86V-081 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 86V-081 covers 499 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a arm: idler and attachment problem, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 1986.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4992 models

ReportedJun 23, 1986Owners notified Aug 21, 1986

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V081000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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 RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL NEW STEERING ARM AND OTHER STEERING SYSTEM HARDWARE WHICH WILL PREVENT OVERSTRESSING INPUT CONDITIONS FROM OCCURRING.

SYSTEM: STEERING CONTROL ARM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 9,000 OR 12,000 LB. FRONT DRIVING STEERING AXLE AND AN 8.2 LITER ENGINE.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet C701981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

GMC C701981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Built from July 1, 1981 to September 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.