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NHTSA recall 82V081000

Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

Chevrolet C20 and 5 more

Reported Aug 24, 19828,881 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Mar 1, 1982 – Jun 1, 1982

The defect

The rear axle shafts received improper heat treatment during manufacture. The shaft may break and the tire and wheel assembly could disengage from the vehicle.

The remedy

Dealer will replace both rear axle shaft assemblies, if necessary, free of charge.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet C20
1982
Chevrolet K20
1982
Chevrolet P20
1982
GMC C20
1982
GMC K20
1982
GMC P20
1982

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with a 9.5 inch ring gear rear axle.system: suspension; rear axle shafts.consequences of defect: should separation occur while vehicle IS in operation,driver could lose control of vehicle and have an accident.