Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 92V-039 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 92V-039 covers 3,404 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 1992.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected3,4042 models
ReportedMar 24, 1992Owners notified May 8, 1992
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V039000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THERE MAY BE FATIGUE FRACTURES OF THE TIE ROD THROUGH THE DAMPER STUD MOUNTING HOLE.

The risk

TIE ROD FRACTURES RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ANDTHE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE EXISTING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, DAMPER, AND DAMPER BRACKET WITH NEWLY DESIGNED PARTS.

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: C300 CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS WITH 15,000 GVWR.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 1990 to August 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.