1982 CHEVROLET P20 RECALL - #82V081000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY : AXLE SHAFT
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1982 CHEVROLET P20 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1982 - 6/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
9/14/1982 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/30/1982 |
| # Affected |
8,881 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
1982 CHEVROLET P20 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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