Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V128000

Suspension: front: shock absorber

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-08-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V128000

Suspension: front: shock absorber

Component: Suspension: front: shock absorber
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 312
Reported to NHTSA: 1987-08-10
Owners notified: 1987-08-31

Defect description

INCORRECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER AND LOWER NUTS COULD LOOSEN.

Safety risk

SHOCK ABSORBER COULD DETACH AND COME IN CONTACT WITHFRONT BRAKE HOSE; THIS CONTACT COULD RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE HOSE AND LOSS OFFRONT BRAKES.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE FREE SPINNING NUTS WITH TORQUE NUTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: SHOCK ABSORBER NUTSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

Model	Years on record
Chevrolet K10	1988
Chevrolet K20	1988
Chevrolet K30	1988
GMC K15	1988
GMC K25	1988
GMC K35	1988

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.