1983 GMC S15 RECALL - #84V073000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION : LUBRICANT
REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK SUDDENLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION BETWEEN MAINSHAFT AND FIRST GEAR.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1983 GMC S15 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1982 - 8/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
7/10/1984 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/26/1984 |
| # Affected |
35,919 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT |
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| Description |
REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK SUDDENLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION BETWEEN MAINSHAFT AND FIRST GEAR. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION FLUID WITH A BLENDED FLUID AND IN ADDITION, WILL UPDATE THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION; LUBRICATION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN VEHICLE IS IN FIFTH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION COULDLOCK THE REAR WHEELS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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