1985 TOYOTA CARGO VAN RECALL - #86V060000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : ROD : RELAY : CONNECTING
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 TOYOTA CARGO VAN |
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| Manufacturer |
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1983 - 7/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
5/13/1986 |
| Influenced by |
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/15/1986 |
| # Affected |
103,700 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
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Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
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