NHTSA Campaign #87V126000
1988 Chevrolet C10 Recall
Steering: Linkages: Tie Rod Assembly
Issued October 8, 1987 · Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Affected model years
- 1988
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Vehicles affected
- 2,750
- Report received
- October 8, 1987
Summary
ONE OR BOTH OF OUTER TIE ROD NUTS MAY BE LOOSE AND NOT CRIMPED.
Consequence
LOSS OF ONE OR BOTH NUTS COULD LEAD TO TIE RODDISENGAGING FROM STEERING KNUCKLE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE TIE ROD AND KNUCKLE AND SET TOE-IN.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE ROD NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.