Recall
GMC G Series — 90V074000
NHTSA ID
90V074000
Make
GMC
Model
G Series
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1990-04-16
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
242
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
IMPROPERLY TORQUED TIE ROD CLAMP FASTENERS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE.
Consequence
IF TIE ROD SEPARATES AND AFFECTED WHEEL HITS A HUMP OR IS SUBJECTED TO MODERATE TO HEAVY BRAKING FORCES, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
PROPERLY TORQUE TIE ROD CLAMPS AND RE-ADJUST TOE-IN AS NECESSARY.