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  Defect Investigation of Rear Axle Separation From Vehicle

Investigation of Rear Axle Separation From Vehicle

Subject: Rear axle separation from vehicle
Components covered:
  • Service brakes, hydraulic
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jan. 17, 1997. It was closed on May. 29, 1997. Rear axle may separate from the vehicle if rear leaf spring u-bolt nuts are not installed or inadequately torqued during vehicle assembly.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1997 Chevrolet C3500
  • 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

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