NHTSA recall 90V074000
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Chevrolet G Series and 1 more
Reported Apr 16, 1990242 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Nov 1, 1989 – Nov 1, 1989
The defect
Improperly torqued tie rod clamp fasteners could allow the tie rod to loosen and eventually separate.
The risk
If tie rod separates and affected wheel hits a hump or IS subjected to moderate to heavy braking forces, this could result in loss ofsteering control and a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Properly torque tie rod clamps and re-adjust toe-in as necessary.