1982 CHEVROLET C70 Recall

Campaign:

86V081000 on 06/30/1986

Component:

Steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment

Manufactured:

06/30/1981 - 08/31/1984

Affected:

499

Defect:

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 warning which could result in an accident.

Correction:

Install new steering arm and other steering system hardware which will prevent overstressing input conditions from occurring.

Notes:

System: steering control arm. vehicle description: medium duty conventional trucks equipped with 9,000 or 12,000 lb. front driving steering axle and an 8.2 liter engine.

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