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Chevrolet P-30 Recall 86V114: Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

NHTSA campaign 86V114, reported August 18, 1986, 619 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V114GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Problem
DURING A COMBINED CORNERING AND BRAKING MANEUVER, THE TIE ROD END COULD CONTACT THE TIRE WALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE GROOVING OF THE TIRE, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE 16" WHEELS AND TIRES WITH 19 1/2" WHEELS AND TIRES; ALSO, REPLACE SPEEDOMETER GEAR TO COMPENSATE FOR NEW SIZE WHEELS AND TIRES.
Notes
SYSTEM: TIE ROD END/WHEELS/TIRES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN I BEAM FRONT AXLE AND 16" WHEELS AND TIRES.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet P-301985
GMC P351985