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NHTSA recall 78V138000

Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

Buick Century and 6 more

Reported Jun 13, 1978265,068 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Jan 1, 1977 – Apr 1, 1977

The defect

The rear axle shafts may contain a flaw in the metal. This flaw could allow the shaft to break and the tire and wheel assembly to separate.

The remedy

The dealer will replace one or both rear axle shafts, if necessary, free of charge.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; axle/shaft.consequences of defect: should separation occur while vehicle IS in motion,loss of vehicle control without prior warning and an accident could result.note: driver should avoid fast cornering, rapid acceleration, or any type ofdriving which may produce abnormally heavy loads on the rear axle shafts untilthe vehicle can be inspected.