| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : LUV PICK UP | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19780901 - 19790401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V254000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19791208 | Date Received by ODI: 19791203 | Date Added to Database: 19800111 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 15981 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE LOOSENED CONDITION OF THE CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT. IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT CORRECTED THE ATTACHING BOLTS MAY FALL OUT OR PULL THROUGH THE FRAME BRACKET. THE UNATTACHED CONTROL ARM SHAFT COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE BRAKE PIPE AND LEAD TO BRAKE PIPE FAILURE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT ATTACHMENT ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES. IF THE CONTROL ARM HAS DETACHED FROM THE SHOCK TOWER, THE BRAKE PIPE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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