GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1982-08-24.
Recall campaignNHTSA 82V081000
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
8,881
Reported to NHTSA
1982-08-24
Owners notified
1982-08-30
Defect description
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS RECEIVED IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. THE SHAFT MAY BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 9.5 INCH RING GEAR REAR AXLE.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE SHAFTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION,DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.