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Safety recall · 87V021000

Steering: tie rod assembly Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 25, 1987. It covers about 60 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V021000
Reported
Feb 25, 1987
Vehicles
60
Area
Steering

The problem

Inner tie rod to relay rod nuts on steering linkage may be iimproperly torqued and not crimped.

The risk

Loss of one or both nuts could lead to inner tie roddisengagement, which could result in loss of steering control and a truckcrash.

The fix

REPLACE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.

Contacts

System: steering linkage.Vehicle description: light duty trucks.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V021000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Chevrolet S1005C
1987 GMC S1503D

Questions

Is the 87V021000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V021000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V021000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on February 25, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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