Vehicle recall 85V160000 · December 3, 1985

Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari

A part of the steering gear housing which attaches to the frame may break.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: A part of the steering gear housing which attaches to the frame may break. Consequence of defect: steering difficulties will occur and the steering gear to the frame may fracture resulting in loss of steering control. This could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Replace broken or cracked steering gear or install a brace if steering gear is not broken or cracked.
Notes: System: steering gear attaching boss. Vehicle description: light duty van equipped with RPON40 power steering.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 85V160000
Reported to NHTSA: December 3, 1985
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: April 25, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected: 26,741
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 85V160000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet Astro (1985): 1985
GMC Safari (1985): 1985

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