Vehicle recall 87V021000 · February 25, 1987

Chevrolet S10 and GMC S15

Inner tie rod to relay rod nuts on steering linkage may be iimproperly torqued and not crimped.

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

Summary: Inner tie rod to relay rod nuts on steering linkage may be iimproperly torqued and not crimped.
Consequence: Loss of one or both nuts could lead to inner tie roddisengagement, which could result in loss of steering control and a truckcrash.
Remedy: Replace steering linkage assembly.
Notes: System: steering linkage.vehicle description: light duty trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V021000
Reported to NHTSA: February 25, 1987
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: March 2, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 60
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Recall 87V021000 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 S10 (1987): 1987
GMC S15 (1987): 1987

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