Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 79V254000

Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1979-12-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 79V254000

Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
15,981
Reported to NHTSA
1979-12-03
Owners notified
1979-12-08

Defect description

THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE LOOSENED CONDITION OF THE CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT. IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT CORRECTED THE ATTACHING BOLTS MAY FALL OUT OR PULL THROUGH THE FRAME BRACKET. THE UNATTACHED CONTROL ARM SHAFT COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE BRAKE PIPE AND LEAD TO BRAKE PIPE FAILURE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT ATTACHMENT ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES. IF THE CONTROL ARM HAS DETACHED FROM THE SHOCK TOWER, THE BRAKE PIPE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; ATTACHING BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID ANDDEGRADED BRAKING CAPABILITY LEADING TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet LUV Pick UP1979

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