THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A STANDARD FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
— Recall Campaign #77V171000
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A STANDARD FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY, INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED HEAVY-DUTY FRONT SUSPENSION. OPERATION OF VEHICLE WHILE CARRYING THE MAXIMUM RATED LOAD MAY LEAD TO DETERIORATION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 17 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
77V171000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 12, 1977 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 77V171000 |
| Units affected: | 17 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A STANDARD FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY, INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED HEAVY-DUTY FRONT SUSPENSION. OPERATION OF VEHICLE WHILE CARRYING THE MAXIMUM RATED LOAD MAY LEAD TO DETERIORATION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL INSTALL THE PROPER FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RPO F44 AND F60 HEAVY CHASSISEQUIPMENT AND SPRINGS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SUSPENSION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION COULD CAUSE LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT.