1976 CHEVROLET M RECALL - #77V172000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : HUB
THE FRONT AXLE ALUMINUM HUBS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A DEFICIENCY IN THE BARREL AREA BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN CRACKS WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO HUB FAILURE.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1976 CHEVROLET M |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1976 - 6/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/31/1977 |
| # Affected |
685 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:HUB |
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| Description |
THE FRONT AXLE ALUMINUM HUBS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A DEFICIENCY IN THE BARREL AREA BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN CRACKS WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO HUB FAILURE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE FRONT AXLE ALUMINUM HUBS WITH STEEL HUBS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FF931 FRONT AXLES AND MOTORWHEEL ALUMINUM FRONT HUBS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; ALUMINUM HUBS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN HUB FAILURE OCCURS, THE SEPARATED HUB IS RETAINEDON THE AXLE SPINDLE BY THE WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUTS. CONTINUED VEHICLEOPERATION AFTER A HUB SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN 1) BRAKE ASSEMBLY LOCKUP ANDCONSEQUENT LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, 2) EXCESSIVE HEAT GENERATION RESULTING FROMTHE BRAKE LINE TOUCHING THE BRAKE DRUM WHICH WILL CAUSE A TIRE BLOWOUT AND 3)PROGRESSIVE DAMAGE TO THE HUB WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE HUB, WHEEL, AND TIRE TOBECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE.NOTE: INITIAL HUB SEPARATION MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY A DISTINCT SOUND AT THEMOMENT OF SEPARATION, ALONG WITH THUMPING OR WHEEL WOBBLE. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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