1996 CHEVROLET C10 RECALL - #96V082000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY : U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
THE FOUR U-BOLTS NUTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE REAR AXLE WERE UNDER-TORQUED.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 CHEVROLET C10 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1996 - 4/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
5/9/1996 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/29/1996 |
| # Affected |
16,918 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
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| Description |
THE FOUR U-BOLTS NUTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE REAR AXLE WERE UNDER-TORQUED. |
| Consequences |
VEHICLE USAGE COULD CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF THE U-BOLT. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE U-BOLT NUT TORQUE AND RE-TORQUE ANY LOOSE U-BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE; REAR; U-BOLT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 CHEVROLET C10 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1996 CHEVROLET C10 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1996 CHEVROLET C10 Recall for SEATS
1996 CHEVROLET C10 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1996 CHEVROLET C10 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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