NHTSA Recall 82V067000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V067000; Date: Jul. 1, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck; 1980 GMC GMC
Component: Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 419
Recall Summary:
On some of the involved vehicles, the barrel area between the inner and outer bearings of the hubs could develop cracks. Eventually the hubs could fail.
How to Fix:
A new hub and drum assembly will be installed by dealer at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with aluminum front hubs. System: suspension; front axle, aluminum hubs. Consequences of defect: one or more of the following could occur: 1) brakescould lock causing loss of vehicle control, 2) heat could build up betweenbrake lining and drum causing line to blow out or ignite and/or 3) hub couldseparate causing the wheel and tire to separate from vehicle. An accident couldoccur in each case. Note: wheel wobbling or thumping is a warning sign of impending hub separation.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 6, 1982
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