1977 CHEVROLET MALIBU RECALL - #78V138000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY : AXLE SHAFT
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS MAY CONTAIN A FLAW IN THE METAL. THIS FLAW COULD ALLOW THE SHAFT TO BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1977 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1977 - 4/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/26/1978 |
| # Affected |
265,068 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
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| Description |
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS MAY CONTAIN A FLAW IN THE METAL. THIS FLAW COULD ALLOW THE SHAFT TO BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE/SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: DRIVER SHOULD AVOID FAST CORNERING, RAPID ACCELERATION, OR ANY TYPE OFDRIVING WHICH MAY PRODUCE ABNORMALLY HEAVY LOADS ON THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS UNTILTHE VEHICLE CAN BE INSPECTED. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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