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Safety recall · 87V126000

Steering: tie rod assembly Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on August 10, 1987. It covers about 2,750 vehicles across 8 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V126000
Reported
Aug 10, 1987
Vehicles
2,750
Area
Steering

The problem

One or both of outer tie rod nuts may be loose and not crimped.

The risk

Loss of one or both nuts could lead to tie roddisengaging from steering knuckle resulting in possible loss of steeringcontrol and possibly a crash.

The fix

REPLACE TIE ROD AND KNUCKLE AND SET TOE-IN.

Contacts

System: steering/tie rod nuts.Vehicle description: light and medium duty pickup 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 87V126000.
  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
1988 Chevrolet C1075F
1988 Chevrolet C2035F
1988 Chevrolet K1007F
1988 Chevrolet K2006F
1988 GMC C1514D
1988 GMC C2514D
1988 GMC K1506F
1988 GMC K2505F

Questions

Is the 87V126000 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 87V126000?

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 87V126000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on August 10, 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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