Recalls for P20 CHEVROLET, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT, Aug 24, 1982
A recall was issued on Aug 24, 1982 for P20 CHEVROLET, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT problems. 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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.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.