Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 87V-126 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-126 covers 2,750 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V126000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ONE OR BOTH OF OUTER TIE ROD NUTS MAY BE LOOSE AND NOT CRIMPED.
The risk
LOSS OF ONE OR BOTH NUTS COULD LEAD TO TIE RODDISENGAGING FROM STEERING KNUCKLE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
The fix
REPLACE TIE ROD AND KNUCKLE AND SET TOE-IN.
SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE ROD NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP 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 February 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.