NHTSA recall 87E016000 · Equipment
Steering › Rack and pinion
Reported May 5, 198739,391 vehicles affectedTRW AUTOMOTIVE PROD.,INC
The defect
During the remanufacturing process, yokes may have been improperly adjusted on certain power rack and pinion steering units.
The risk
The above improper adjustment could result in momentarydisengagement of the rack and the pinion, skipping of the steering gear teethand a ratcheting sound. if this condition occurs and there IS a loss of powersteering assist, engine stalling, power steering pump, belt or hose failure,loss of steering might occur without prior warning and could result in avehicle crash.
The remedy
Replace or repair power steering remanufactured units.