OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

86V060000

Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting

Reported May 12, 1986 · TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.

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.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGE/CENTER ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND CARGO VANS EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1985 Toyota Van 1985 Toyota Cargo Van 1984 Toyota Van 1984 Toyota Cargo Van

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