GMC K25 1988: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V126000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | K25 | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-08-31 | 1987-08-10 | 1987-08-17 |
Production Dates: 1987-01-01 - 1987-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2750
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
ONE OR BOTH OF OUTER TIE ROD NUTS MAY BE LOOSE AND NOT CRIMPED.
Consequence
LOSS OF ONE OR BOTH NUTS COULD LEAD TO TIE RODDISENGAGING FROM STEERING KNUCKLE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE TIE ROD AND KNUCKLE AND SET TOE-IN.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE ROD NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.
