NHTSA recall 99V-301 (99V301000)
steering recall reported October 29, 1999 - about 1,284 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 99V301000
- Also written as
- 99V-301
- Reported
- October 29, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,284
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.
Why it is dangerous
SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-301 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.