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1982 CHEVROLET C10 Recall - Campaign #83V045000

 
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1982 CHEVROLET C10 RECALL - #83V045000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

THE LOCKING SCREW THAT RETAINS THE PINION SHAFT IN PLACE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL COULD COME LOOSE. THE PINION SHAFT TURNS THE GEARS INSIDE THE DIFFERENTIAL THAT ROTATE THE DRIVE AXLES AND REAR WHEELS. IF THE LOCKING SCREW COMES LOOSE, IT COULD DAMAGE OTHER COMPONENTS OR JAM IN THE GEARS. IF THE PINION SHAFT COMES LOOSE, THE REAR WHEELS MAY NO LONGER POWER THE VEHICLE.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1982 CHEVROLET C10
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 8/1/1981 - 4/1/1982
Recalled on 5/18/1983
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 5/3/1983
# Affected 6,204
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
 
Description THE LOCKING SCREW THAT RETAINS THE PINION SHAFT IN PLACE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL COULD COME LOOSE. THE PINION SHAFT TURNS THE GEARS INSIDE THE DIFFERENTIAL THAT ROTATE THE DRIVE AXLES AND REAR WHEELS. IF THE LOCKING SCREW COMES LOOSE, IT COULD DAMAGE OTHER COMPONENTS OR JAM IN THE GEARS. IF THE PINION SHAFT COMES LOOSE, THE REAR WHEELS MAY NO LONGER POWER THE VEHICLE.
Consequences
Corrective action THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SCREW AT NO CHARGE.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; DIFFERENTIAL SHAFT LOCK SCREW.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FAILURE SHOULD OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND AN ACCIDENT COULDRESULT.
See also 1982 CHEVROLET C10 Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
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