1984 CHEVROLET C30 RECALL - #84V031000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
THE FRONT STEERING ALIGNMENT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. THE TIE RODS, A PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE WHICH TRANSMITS STEERING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS, MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FASTENED COMPLETELY. THE ALIGNMENT OF THE STEERING WILL AFFECT THE VEHICLE"S HANDLING PROPERTIES. INCOMPLETE FASTENING OF THE STEERING TIE ROD MAY LEAD TO COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE LINKAGE.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1984 CHEVROLET C30 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1983 - 10/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
4/4/1984 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/4/1984 |
| # Affected |
767 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
THE FRONT STEERING ALIGNMENT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. THE TIE RODS, A PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE WHICH TRANSMITS STEERING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS, MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FASTENED COMPLETELY. THE ALIGNMENT OF THE STEERING WILL AFFECT THE VEHICLE"S HANDLING PROPERTIES. INCOMPLETE FASTENING OF THE STEERING TIE ROD MAY LEAD TO COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE LINKAGE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
TIE ROD CLAMP FASTENERS WILL BE INSPECTED. IF NECESSARY, THE TOE-IN WILL BE SET, AND THE TIE ROD CLAMP FASTENERS WILL BE TIGHTENED. THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR THESE SERVICES. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; TIE ROD CLAMP FASTENERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION OF THE STEERING LINKAGE AND RESULTING LOSSOF STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1984 CHEVROLET C30 Recall for WHEELS, HUBCAP/COVER
1984 CHEVROLET C30 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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