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Chevrolet C10 Recall 87V126: Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

NHTSA campaign 87V126, reported August 10, 1987, 2,750 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V126GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Problem
ONE OR BOTH OF OUTER TIE ROD NUTS MAY BE LOOSE AND NOT CRIMPED.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet C101988
Chevrolet C201988
Chevrolet K101988
Chevrolet K201988
GMC C151988
GMC C251988
GMC K151988
GMC K251988