Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 86V-114 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 86V-114 covers 619 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 18, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V114000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DURING A COMBINED CORNERING AND BRAKING MANEUVER, THE TIE ROD END COULD CONTACT THE TIRE WALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE GROOVING OF THE TIRE, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
REPLACE 16" WHEELS AND TIRES WITH 19 1/2" WHEELS AND TIRES; ALSO, REPLACE SPEEDOMETER GEAR TO COMPENSATE FOR NEW SIZE WHEELS AND TIRES.
SYSTEM: TIE ROD END/WHEELS/TIRES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN I BEAM FRONT AXLE AND 16" WHEELS AND TIRES.
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 November 1, 1984 to October 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.