NHTSA Recall 96V092000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V092000; Date: Jun. 3, 1996
This condition could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Chevrolet Express; 1996 Chevrolet G30; 1996 GMC G30; 1996 GMC Savana
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 105
Recall Summary:
One of the four rear axle u-bolts can break. This can potentially lead to the spring lifting from the axle under certain rebound, braking or cornering maneuvers.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the four rear axle u-bolts on the affected vehicles.
Recall Notes:
System: suspension; rear; leaf spring; u-bolt. Vehicle description: cargo vans equipped with 7,700 lb. Or greater gross vehicle weight rating. Owner notification:owner letters are expected to be mailed during June 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 20, 1996
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