NHTSA Recall 79V175000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V175000; Date: Jul. 23, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Buick Century; 1978 Buick Regal; 1978 Chevrolet Malibu; 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1978 GMC Caballero; 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1978 Pontiac Lemans
Component: Suspension:front:wheel Bearing
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,896,222
Recall Summary:
Under certain driving conditions, these vehicles can experience temperatures in the front wheel outer bearing area which can affect the wheel bearing grease. This can result in inadequate lubrication of the bearing. This condition may be further aggravated by improper adjustment of the front wheel spindle nut.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install new front wheel outer bearings packed with grease and the spindle will be coated with lubricant. New grease retainer caps will also be installed to maintain grease in outer bearing. This will be done free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: suspension; wheels; bearing grease. Consequences of defect: continued operation of the vehicle along withinadequate lubrication may cause failure of the front wheel outer bearing andthe spindle. Loss of vehicle control and an accident may result. Note: bearing and spindle failure may be preceded by a noticeable vibration andnoise coming from the front end of the vehicle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 24, 1979
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