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NHTSA Recall 86V060000: Connecting (steering)

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 103,700 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Toyota Cargo van.

103,700
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
1986
owners notified (August 15)
NHTSA campaign86V060000
ComponentSTEERING › LINKAGES › ROD › RELAY › CONNECTING
Report receivedMay 12, 1986
Owner notificationAugust 15, 1986
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

The 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.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Replace center control arm with a redesigned control arm.

Notes

System: steering linkage/center arm.vehicle description: vans and cargo vans equipped with power steering.

Vehicles covered by recall 86V060000

Make and modelModel years
Toyota Cargo van1984, 1985
Toyota Van1984, 1985

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.