NHTSA Recall 78V166000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V166000; Date: Aug. 7, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Chevrolet K10; 1978 Chevrolet K20; 1978 GMC K15; 1978 GMC K25
Component: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 16
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
The dealer will tighten the nuts to specifications on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: suspension; spindle attaching nut. Consequences of defect: separation during vehicle operation could result inloss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 10, 1978
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