NHTSA recall 86V097000
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Transportation 96A2 and 1 more
Reported Jul 22, 198679 vehicles affectedTRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.Built Jun 1, 1984 – Jun 1, 1986
The defect
The pinch bolt used to clamp the steering drive shaft yoke to the steering gear box shaft may have insufficient torque. consequence of defect: if the pinch bolt has insufficient torque, the bolt will wear to the extent that loss of interface with the groove in the steering box would occur, allowing the steering drive shaft to slip off and result in loss of steering and a potential crash.
The remedy
Install new pinch bolts, as necessary, and retorque to 40-45 lb./ft.