1987 Chevrolet S10507 Recalls

1 NHTSA safety recall campaigns were found for the 1987 Chevrolet S10507.

NHTSA Recall 87V183000

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Recall date: 1987-12-01

Defect Summary

COTTER PINS IN THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CRIMPED ALLOWING THE COTTER PIN TO COME OUT OF THE STUD.

Safety Risk

BALL JOINT NUT COULD LOOSEN CAUSING SEPARATION OF THEBALL JOINT FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE; THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

REPLACE IMPROPERLY CRIMPED OR MISSING BALL JOINT STUD NUT COTTER PINS; ALSO, REPLACE STEERING KNUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, AS NECESSARY.

Important Recall Information

Recall applicability can depend on VIN and production details. Confirm your specific vehicle with the manufacturer or the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.