Investigation PE86061: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jun 23, 1986

Closed

Sep 4, 1986

Model years

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Subject

Defective castle nut

Component: Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment

Summary

Summary of information from manufacturer:noneanalysis:installation of an idler arm assembly without a cotter pininstalled in the castle nut may result in the castle nut separating, whichcould lead to the idler arm separating from the drag link, and loss ofsteering control of the vehicle.proposed action:open a pe.send a ir.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.