Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V118000

Power train: driveline: differential unit

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-10-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V118000

Power train: driveline: differential unit

Component
Power train: driveline: differential unit
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
44,342
Reported to NHTSA
1985-10-01

Defect description

CARS MAY LOSE THE WIRE SNAP RINGS THAT HOLD THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT IN POSITION IN THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING THE SHAFT TO MOVE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CROSS SHAFT MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE THE SHAFT TO CONTACT THE CARRIER OR PINION TEETH, POSSIBLY LOCKING UP THE REAR WHEELS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT RETAINING KIT.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 3.07 AXLE AND F41 SUSPENSION.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet Corvette1984

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.