Make : CHEVROLET | Model : K10 | Year : 1978 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V166000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19780810 | Date Received by ODI: 19780807 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FRONT NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THESE NUTS COULD LOOSEN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND CAUSE THE FRONT HUB AND ROTOR ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE NUTS TO SPECIFICATIONS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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