OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
88V009000
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Reported Jan 27, 1988 · CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Summary
STEERING SYSTEM LEFT TIE ROD END MAY DEVELOP A FATIGUE CRACK IN THE TREADED PART OF THE ROD DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
Consequence
COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END RESULTS IN LOSSOF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
REPLACE LEFT TIE ROD ENDS WITH NEW PROPERLY HARDENED ENDS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE ROD ENDVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RIGHT HAND DRIVE VEHICLES; SPECIAL FLEET FOR POST OFFICEUSE IN ALASKA.
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