NHTSA Recall 78V138000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V138000; Date: Jun. 13, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Buick Century; 1977 Buick Regal; 1977 Chevrolet Malibu; 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1977 Pontiac Lemans
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 265,068
Recall Summary:
The rear axle shafts may contain a flaw in the metal. This flaw could allow the shaft to break and the tire and wheel assembly to separate.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace one or both rear axle shafts, if necessary, free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: suspension; axle/shaft. Consequences of defect: should separation occur while vehicle is in motion,loss of vehicle control without prior warning and an accident could result. Note: driver should avoid fast cornering, rapid acceleration, or any type ofdriving which may produce abnormally heavy loads on the rear axle shafts untilthe vehicle can be inspected.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 26, 1978
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