Recall 86V081000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT Defect in 1981-1985 CHEVROLET C70
RECALL This recall affects up to 499 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 86V081000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 499 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
STEERING CONTROL ARM CAN BE OVERSTRESSED WITH HEAVY STEERING INPUT CAUSING IT TO CRACK AND IT COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK COMPLETELY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE STEERING CONTROL ARM BREAKS, COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY AND TRUCK CONTROL WOULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW STEERING ARM AND OTHER STEERING SYSTEM HARDWARE WHICH WILL PREVENT OVERSTRESSING INPUT CONDITIONS FROM OCCURRING.
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