1985 Chevrolet C70
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 Chevrolet C70. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1985 Chevrolet C70. Newest first.
The power steering assist cylinder mounting bracket bolts may loosen due to paint on the bolt threads and the mounting bracket mating surface. consequence of defect: this may result in looseness and…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Remove paint from mating surfaces of bracket and frame rail; replace power steering assist cylinder mounting bolts.
Steering control arm can be overstressed with heavy steering input causing it to crack and it could eventually break completely. consequence of defect: if the steering control arm breaks, complete loss of steering ability and truck control would occur without…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Install new steering arm and other steering system hardware which will prevent overstressing input conditions from occurring.
The parking brake actuating lever cam may contain a quench crack which can widen, reducing the holding capability of the parking brakes. consequence of defect: the reduced holding capability of…
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