1984 CHEVROLET CORVETTE RECALL - #85V118000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
CARS MAY LOSE THE WIRE SNAP RINGS THAT HOLD THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT IN POSITION IN THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING THE SHAFT TO MOVE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CROSS SHAFT MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE THE SHAFT TO CONTACT THE CARRIER OR PINION TEETH, POSSIBLY LOCKING UP THE REAR WHEELS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1984 CHEVROLET CORVETTE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1983 - 8/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
10/21/1985 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
44,342 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
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| Description |
CARS MAY LOSE THE WIRE SNAP RINGS THAT HOLD THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT IN POSITION IN THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING THE SHAFT TO MOVE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CROSS SHAFT MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE THE SHAFT TO CONTACT THE CARRIER OR PINION TEETH, POSSIBLY LOCKING UP THE REAR WHEELS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSTALL A REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT RETAINING KIT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 3.07 AXLE AND F41 SUSPENSION. |
| See also |
1984 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
1984 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1984 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1984 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 01, 1995 - 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
REAR LIFT WINDOW HARD TO OPEN/HINGE LOOSE TO GLASS. *TW
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Comments
4/7/2016 - Douglas G Smith OD
1977 L82 Corvetter :seat belt retracter locked. Is this a recall item?
Must I take the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealer or is an independent garage?