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