NHTSA recall 86E015000 · Equipment
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Reported Jun 9, 19861,913 vehicles affectedROCKWELL INTERNATIONALBuilt Apr 1, 1985 – Dec 1, 1985
The defect
The brake mounting nuts which fasten the two brake assemblies to the axle knuckle on the front steering axle assemblies or the wheel end kits were not properly tightened. consequence of defect: if sufficient loosening of the brake assemblies should occur during vehicle movement, brake drag, possible severe heat build-up or wheel lockup could occur, causing decreased steering control, vehicle instability and a potential for vehicle crash.
The remedy
Inspect and retorque mounting nuts to insure proper tightness.