2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The front suspension control arms were assembled with ball joints which may contain sockets that were not properly heat-treated. This may cause the socket to wear rapidly and allow the ball joint stud to separate from the socket, causing either the left or right wheel suspension to collapse.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, where necessary, will replace the ball joints without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: suspension; independent front control arm, lower.consequences of defect: if suspension collapses while vehicle is in motion,loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur.
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
Chevrolet campaign no 75-c-16.gmc campaign no 75-c-10.option r05 dualwheels truck and coach.possibility wheels may have been manufactured withincorrect rims which are not compatible with wheel side rings installed atassembly plant.as a result, the wheel side ring will not properly seat onwheel rim and side ring may separate from wheel.a disengaged wide ring maytravel in an uncontrolled manner and could cause injury to persons in thevicinity.a disengaged ring could also cause a sudden loss of air and loss ofvehicle control.(correct by inspecting and replacing with proper wheels andrings.)