REAR WHEEL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AT INBOARD BEARING DUE TO HIGH INNER JOINT ROCKING

— Recall Campaign #90E023000

REAR WHEEL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AT INBOARD BEARING DUE TO HIGH INNER JOINT ROCKING TORQUE.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 115 units affected.


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NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

90E023000
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Manufacturer: TRW Automotive, Inc.
Recall date: July 18, 1990
NHTSA Campaign #: 90E023000
Units affected: 115

Description:
REAR WHEEL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AT INBOARD BEARING DUE TO HIGH INNER JOINT ROCKING TORQUE.
Consequeces:
FRACTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective action:
REPLACE FAULTY TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES AS DIRECTED. THIS RECALL IS ASSOCIATED WITH GM PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN 89C17.
Notes:
SYSTEM: REAR WHEEL TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES (TOE LINKS); 1984 - 1990 CORVETTES.AFTER MARKET AND ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT;DOM: JUNE 1988 TO MARCH 1990.PART NUMBER DS-1048.

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