Vehicle recall 86V114000 · August 18, 1986

Chevrolet P30 and GMC P35

During a combined cornering and braking maneuver, the tie rod end could contact the tire wall.

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

Summary: During a combined cornering and braking maneuver, the tie rod end could contact the tire wall. Consequence of defect: this contact can cause grooving of the tire, which could eventually result in tire failure and possibly a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace 16" wheels and tires with 19 1/2" wheels and tires; also, replace speedometer gear to compensate for new size wheels and tires.
Notes: System: tie rod end/wheels/tires. Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with an I beam front axle and 16" wheels and tires.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 86V114000
Reported to NHTSA: August 18, 1986
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: September 8, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected: 619
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Recall 86V114000 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 P30 (1985): 1985
GMC P35 (1985): 1985

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