NHTSA recall 86V114000
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Chevrolet P30 and 1 more
Reported Aug 18, 1986619 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Nov 1, 1984 – Oct 1, 1985
The defect
During a combined cornering and braking maneuver, the tie rod end could contact the tire wall. consequence of defect: this contact can cause grooving of the tire, which could eventually result in tire failure and possibly a vehicle crash without prior warning.
The remedy
Replace 16" wheels and tires with 19 1/2" wheels and tires; also, replace speedometer gear to compensate for new size wheels and tires.