Vehicle recall 86V060000 · May 12, 1986
Toyota Cargo Van and Van
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace center control arm with a redesigned control arm.
- Notes
- System: steering linkage/center arm.vehicle description: vans and cargo vans equipped with power steering.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V060000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 12, 1986
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Owner notification
- August 15, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 103,700
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota Cargo Van (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
- Toyota Van (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
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