Recalls for K10 CHEVROLET, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM, Aug 07, 1978
A recall was issued on Aug 07, 1978 for K10 CHEVROLET, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM problems. THE FRONT NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THESE NUTS COULD LOOSEN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND CAUSE THE FRONT HUB AND ROTOR ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE NUTS TO SPECIFICATIONS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SPINDLE ATTACHING NUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION COULD RESULT INLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.