| Make : TOYOTA | Model : VAN | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 19830801 - 19850701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V060000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860815 | Date Received by ODI: 19860512 | Date Added to Database: 19860513 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 103700 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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