Recalls for VAN TOYOTA, TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD., STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING, May 12, 1986
A recall was issued on May 12, 1986 for VAN TOYOTA, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD., in response to STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING problems. 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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGE/CENTER ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND CARGO VANS EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.