Safety Recall NHTSA · 87V021000 Reported February 25, 1987

Steering:linkages:tie rod:inner

General Motors, Llc · Steering · 60 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
87V021000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
60
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 25, 1987

Defect Summary

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

Safety Consequence

Loss of one or both nuts could lead to inner tie roddisengagement, which could result in loss of steering control and a truckcrash.

Corrective Action

Replace steering linkage assembly.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 87V021000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 87V021000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 87V021000?

NHTSA recall 87V021000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on February 25, 1987. It addresses: Steering:linkages:tie rod:inner. The recall affects approximately 60 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87V021000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.