Defect Description For Recall
Cotter Pins In The Upper And Lower Ball Joints May Have Been Improperly Crimped Allowing The Cotter Pin To Come Out Of The Stud.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
S10507
Year
1987
Recall Campaign Number
87V183000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
Effect Of Defect
Ball Joint Nut Could Loosen Causing Separation Of Theball Joint From The Steering Knuckle; This Could Result In Loss Of Steeringcontrol And A Vehicle Crash Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Replace Improperly Crimped Or Missing Ball Joint StUD Nut Cotter Pins; Also, Replace Steering Knuckle Assemblies, As Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19870401
End Of Manufacture
19870801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1436
Date Owners Notified
19871215
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19871201