COACHMEN VAN 1984: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
| Make : COACHMEN | Model : VAN | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 1983-08-01 - 1985-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V060000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1986-08-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1986-05-12 | Date Added to Database: 1986-05-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 103700 | ||
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Summary:
THE CENTER CONTROL ARM OF THE STEERING LINKAGE SYSTEM MAY DEVELOP A CRACK IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY OPERATED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN PARKED POSITION. THE STEERING CENTER ARM MAY EVENTUALLY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A CRACKED STEERING CENTER ARM WILL ALLOW STEERING CONTROL, HOWEVER, IF THE STEERING ARM BREAKS, IT WOULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGE/CENTER ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND CARGO VANS EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING. |
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