NHTSA Recall 77V163000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V163000; Date: Sep. 27, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Buick Skylark; 1978 Buick Skylark; 1977 Chevrolet Nova; 1978 Chevrolet Nova; 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours; 1978 Chevrolet Nova Concours; 1977 Chevrolet Nova Custom; 1978 Chevrolet Nova Custom; 1977 Oldsmobile Omega; 1978 Oldsmobile Omega; 1977 Pontiac Phoenix; 1978 Pontiac Phoenix; 1977 Pontiac Ventura; 1978 Pontiac Ventura
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 31,979
Recall Summary:
The rear axle shafts on the involved vehicles may have a flaw in the metal. As a result, the shaft may break, which would allow the tire and wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install one or both new rear axle shafts, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: suspension; rear axle. Consequences of defect: if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, it couldresult in loss of vehicle control without warning and an accident. Note: as a precaution, prior to having vehicle inspected, driver should avoidfast cornering, rapid accelerations, or any type of driving which may imposeexcessive loads on the rear axle shafts.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 22, 1977
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