Investigation PE87031: 1987 Pontiac Sunbird

Status

CLOSED

Opened

May 13, 1987

Closed

Aug 5, 1987

Model years

1987

Subject

Separated strng knuckle

Component: Steering

Summary

Summary of information from manufacturer: general motors has submited one field report pertaining to a customer owned vehicle with problem.analysis: inspection by odi engineer revealed a missing nut and cotter pin which holdsthe tie rod end to the steering knuckle. The hex nut apparently had never been installed. Owner had driven vehicle one day (less than 50 miles) since taking delivery. G.m.'s one field report stated that the tie rod came apart during test drive and the tie rod nut was also missing. It would appear these are two isolated incidents.proposed action: close thispreliminary evaluation.===

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.

Model years covered

• 1987 Pontiac Sunbird6 complaints