Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 90V-074 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 90V-074 covers 242 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 16, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V074000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IMPROPERLY TORQUED TIE ROD CLAMP FASTENERS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE.
The risk
IF TIE ROD SEPARATES AND AFFECTED WHEEL HITS A HUMP OR IS SUBJECTED TO MODERATE TO HEAVY BRAKING FORCES, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
PROPERLY TORQUE TIE ROD CLAMPS AND RE-ADJUST TOE-IN AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: STEERING - TIE ROD CLAMPS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK, VAN.
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, 1989 to November 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.