NHTSA recall 85V160000
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Chevrolet Astro and 1 more
Reported Dec 3, 198526,741 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1984 – Feb 1, 1985
The defect
A part of the steering gear housing which attaches to the frame may break. consequence of defect: steering difficulties will occur and the steering gear to the frame may fracture resulting in loss of steering control. This could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Replace broken or cracked steering gear or install a brace if steering gear IS not broken or cracked.