Make : LAFORZA | Model : LAFORZA | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19890401 - 19891001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V181000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19891030 | Date Received by ODI: 19891030 | Date Added to Database: 19891106 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: LAFORZA AUTOMOBILES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LAFORZA AUTOMOBILES, INC. | ||
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Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 189 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
AN INCORRECT BOLT AND NUT ARRANGEMENT AND SIZE WAS USED TO INSTALL BOTH FRONT AND REAR DRIVE DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES AT THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION FLANGES. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVESHAFT TO LOOSEN, VIBRATE ANDMAY RESULT IN THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHING WITH POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL CORRECT ATTACHING BOLTS AND TORQUE TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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