Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 89V-089 · 1986–1988 Toyota Van
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 89V-089 covers 110,217 1986–1988 Toyota Van for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on May 30, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V089000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE STEERING BEVEL GEAR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE WATER CONTAMINATION WHICH COULD LEAD TO RUST/CORROSION.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE STEERING BEVEL GEAR ASSEMBLY; COVER LIQUID GASKET MATERIAL WITH IMPROVED MATERIAL.
SYSTEM: STEERING BEVEL GEAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND CARGO VANS.
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, 1985 to July 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.