TOYOTA VAN 1985: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V060000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | VAN | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-08-15 | 1986-05-12 | 1986-05-13 |
Production Dates: 1983-08-01 - 1985-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 103700
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM.
SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGE/CENTER ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND CARGO VANS EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.
