1985 GMC P35 RECALL - #86V114000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
DURING A COMBINED CORNERING AND BRAKING MANEUVER, THE TIE ROD END COULD CONTACT THE TIRE WALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE GROOVING OF THE TIRE, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 GMC P35 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1984 - 10/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
9/2/1986 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/8/1986 |
| # Affected |
619 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
DURING A COMBINED CORNERING AND BRAKING MANEUVER, THE TIE ROD END COULD CONTACT THE TIRE WALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE GROOVING OF THE TIRE, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE 16" WHEELS AND TIRES WITH 19 1/2" WHEELS AND TIRES; ALSO, REPLACE SPEEDOMETER GEAR TO COMPENSATE FOR NEW SIZE WHEELS AND TIRES. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: TIE ROD END/WHEELS/TIRES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN I BEAM FRONT AXLE AND 16" WHEELS AND TIRES. |
| See also |
1985 GMC P35 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1985 GMC P35 Recall for WHEELS, RIM
1985 GMC P35 Recall for SEATS
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