Recall Date:
MAY 12, 1986
Model Affected:
1985 TOYOTA VAN
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM.
Units Affected:
103700
Notes:
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.