Chevrolet and Gmc Recall 90V074000: Steering, Linkages, Tie Rod Assembly
NHTSA recall 90V074000 · announced April 16, 1990 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 242 units affected
The problem
IMPROPERLY TORQUED TIE ROD CLAMP FASTENERS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE.
The risk
IF TIE ROD SEPARATES AND AFFECTED WHEEL HITS A HUMP OR IS SUBJECTED TO MODERATE TO HEAVY BRAKING FORCES, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
What to do
PROPERLY TORQUE TIE ROD CLAMPS AND RE-ADJUST TOE-IN AS NECESSARY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING - TIE ROD CLAMPS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK, VAN.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.