NHTSA Recall 93V165000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V165000; Date: Oct. 1, 1993
If the drive shaft detaches from the vehicle and causesdamage to the fuel tank, fuel spillage will occur which could result in apossible fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Chevrolet K10703; 1993 GMC K10703
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 183
Recall Summary:
The rear drive shaft tube separates from the yoke causing underbody sheet metal damage and could possibly detach from the vehicle causing damage to the fuel tank.
How to Fix:
Replace saginaw three rivers drive shafts with a drive shaft from a different supplier.
Recall Notes:
System: power train; drive shaft propellor. Vehicle description: short wheelbase four wheel drive half-ton pickup truckswhich were equipped with a drive shaft from general motors saginaw three riversplant. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agree uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact GMC service center at 1-313-456-4547 or contact Chevrolet service centerat 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 27, 1993
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