Toyota Cargo Van

Model Cargo Van made by Toyota got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (steering). There was one recall concerning steering . The car has one 2.0l engine.

Model 1984

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.0L) 4Automatic, 4 gears24/31/27$ 7821484 319
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gears25/31/27$ 7501484 319
( 2.0L) 4Automatic, 4 gears24/31/27$ 7821484 319
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gears25/31/27$ 7501484 319

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING
86V060000TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.from 11/01/1983 to 07/01/1985V (Vehicle)10370008/15/1986MFRTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/12/198605/13/1986
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace center control arm with a redesigned control arm.
NotesSystem: steering linkage/center arm.vehicle description: vans and cargo vans equipped with power steering.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING
EA89038TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.09/27/198909/20/1990STEERING GEAR FAILURE
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