Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- Component
- Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 1,083
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1987-06-29
- Owners notified
- 1987-07-20
Defect description
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS MAY CONTAIN BRAKE DRUM/WHEEL STUDS THAT ARE NOT CENTERED WITH THE DRUM PILOT DIAMETER.
Safety risk
THIS COULD PREVENT FULL SEATING OF THE DRUM TO THE SHAFTFLANGE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN WHEEL STUD NUT LOOSENING.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE AXLE SHAFTS AS NECESSARY.