Vehicle recall 84V124000 · October 10, 1984
Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Grand AM and 1 more model
The tie rods are part of the steering linkage and transmit turning movements to the wheels.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The tie rods are part of the steering linkage and transmit turning movements to the wheels. The bolts that fasten the tie rods to their adjusters may not be tight enough. This could allow the tie rod to loosen and detach itself from the adjuster.
- Remedy
- The tie rod end bolts will be tightened without cost to the owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering linkages; tie rods.consequences of defect: a loss of steering control and a possible vehicle crashcould result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V124000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 10, 1984
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 1, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,359
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Regal (1985): 1985
- Oldsmobile Cutlass (1985): 1985
- Pontiac Grand AM (1985): 1985
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