1985 Toyota Van Recalls
Base Cargo Minivan
1985 Toyota Van Recall Record
Recall ID # 86V060000 - STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Recall Date:
MAY 12, 1986
Component:
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
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.
Consequence
Remedy
REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM.
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.