Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 87V-021 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-021 covers 60 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V021000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INNER TIE ROD TO RELAY ROD NUTS ON STEERING LINKAGE MAY BE IIMPROPERLY TORQUED AND NOT CRIMPED.
The risk
LOSS OF ONE OR BOTH NUTS COULD LEAD TO INNER TIE RODDISENGAGEMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A TRUCKCRASH.
The fix
REPLACE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS.
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 January 1, 1987 to January 31, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.