Recall
Chevrolet P30 — 86V114000
NHTSA ID
86V114000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
P30
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1986-08-18
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
619
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
REPLACE 16" WHEELS AND TIRES WITH 19 1/2" WHEELS AND TIRES; ALSO, REPLACE SPEEDOMETER GEAR TO COMPENSATE FOR NEW SIZE WHEELS AND TIRES.