Defect Involved

General Motors has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1990 Chevrolet G Van's built at the Lordstown assembly plant. These vehicles have tie rod clamp fasteners which may not have been properly torqued. This condition could allow the tie rod to loosen and eventually separate. If this separation occurs and the affected wheel hits a bump or the vehicle is subjectad to moderate to heavy braking forces, it could result in loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

To prevent this condition from occurring, dealers are to inspect tie rod clamps for looseness and also inspect vehicle toe-in. If tie rod clamps are not properly torqued or toe-in is not correct, dealers will readjust both to proper specifications.