THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN DESIRED INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE LOWER COIL WHERE
— Recall Campaign #79V098000
THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN DESIRED INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE LOWER COIL WHERE IT RESTS ON THE SPRING SEAT. THIS COULD ALLOW THE SPRING TO BE FORCED OVER THE LOWER SPRING SEAT DUE TO SUSPENSION FORCES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 23,725 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79V098000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 17, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79V098000 |
| Units affected: | 23,725 |
- Description:
- THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN DESIRED INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE LOWER COIL WHERE IT RESTS ON THE SPRING SEAT. THIS COULD ALLOW THE SPRING TO BE FORCED OVER THE LOWER SPRING SEAT DUE TO SUSPENSION FORCES.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS WITHOUT CHARGE.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT COIL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD CAUSE BRAKE HOSE AND SUSPENSIONDAMAGE. TIRE DAMAGE MAY ALSO OCCUR WITH CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION. DAMAGE TOANY OF THESE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.