Toyota 1984–1985 Steering recall
Recalled May 12, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V060000 · Toyota
Remedy
REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM.
Units
103,700 units
Description
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.
What to do
REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM.
Product
Toyota CARGO VAN · Toyota VAN
Manufacturer(s)
Toyota Motor Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →