CHEVROLET P35 1985: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : P35 | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 1984-11-01 - 1985-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V114000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1986-09-08 | Date Received by ODI: 1986-08-18 | Date Added to Database: 1986-09-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 619 | ||
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Summary:
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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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE 16" WHEELS AND TIRES WITH 19 1/2" WHEELS AND TIRES; ALSO, REPLACE SPEEDOMETER GEAR TO COMPENSATE FOR NEW SIZE WHEELS AND TIRES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: TIE ROD END/WHEELS/TIRES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN I BEAM FRONT AXLE AND 16" WHEELS AND TIRES. |
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