NHTSA Recall 85V118000

NHTSA Campaign Id 85V118000; Date: Oct. 1, 1985

Recalled Vehicles:

1984 Chevrolet Corvette

Component: Power Train:driveline:differential Unit

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 44,342

Recall Summary:

Cars may lose the wire snap rings that hold the differential cross shaft in position in the rear axle differential case assembly, allowing the shaft to move. Consequence of defect: the cross shaft movement could cause the shaft to contact the carrier or pinion teeth, possibly locking up the rear wheels and result in a crash without prior warning.

How to Fix:

Install a rear axle differential cross shaft retaining kit.

Recall Notes:

System: rear axle. Vehicle description: passenger cars with 3. 07 axle and f41 suspension.

Also see:

All recalls of Chevrolet vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.