1980 CHEVROLET MALIBU RECALL - #81V025000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1977 - 12/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
3/6/1981 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/9/1981 |
| # Affected |
5,821,160 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FRACTURE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1980 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1980 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
1980 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFT
1980 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, WHEEL CYLINDERS
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