1978 CHEVROLET C30 RECALL - #78V116000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER STRUT RODS, WHICH GIVE ADDED STRENGTH, MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENTLY, A FRAME CROSSMEMBER CRACK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP AT THE FORWARD VERTICAL FRONT SUSPENSION BOLT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 CHEVROLET C30 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1977 - 12/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/1/1978 |
| # Affected |
29 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER STRUT RODS, WHICH GIVE ADDED STRENGTH, MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENTLY, A FRAME CROSSMEMBER CRACK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP AT THE FORWARD VERTICAL FRONT SUSPENSION BOLT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT RODS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC POWER BRAKES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; STRUT ROD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION OF VEHICLE COULD RESULT INSEPARATION OF THE CROSSMEMBER FROM THE FRAME, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND ANACCIDENT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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