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1977 CHEVROLET D Recall - Campaign #77V172000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1977 CHEVROLET D RECALL - #77V172000

RECALL FOR WHEELS : HUB

THE FRONT AXLE ALUMINUM HUBS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A DEFICIENCY IN THE BARREL AREA BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN CRACKS WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO HUB FAILURE.

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Vehicle 1977 CHEVROLET D
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 3/1/1976 - 6/1/1977
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 10/31/1977
# Affected 685
Recalled for WHEELS:HUB
 
Description THE FRONT AXLE ALUMINUM HUBS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A DEFICIENCY IN THE BARREL AREA BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN CRACKS WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO HUB FAILURE.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE FRONT AXLE ALUMINUM HUBS WITH STEEL HUBS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FF931 FRONT AXLES AND MOTORWHEEL ALUMINUM FRONT HUBS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; ALUMINUM HUBS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN HUB FAILURE OCCURS, THE SEPARATED HUB IS RETAINEDON THE AXLE SPINDLE BY THE WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUTS. CONTINUED VEHICLEOPERATION AFTER A HUB SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN 1) BRAKE ASSEMBLY LOCKUP ANDCONSEQUENT LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, 2) EXCESSIVE HEAT GENERATION RESULTING FROMTHE BRAKE LINE TOUCHING THE BRAKE DRUM WHICH WILL CAUSE A TIRE BLOWOUT AND 3)PROGRESSIVE DAMAGE TO THE HUB WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE HUB, WHEEL, AND TIRE TOBECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE.NOTE: INITIAL HUB SEPARATION MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY A DISTINCT SOUND AT THEMOMENT OF SEPARATION, ALONG WITH THUMPING OR WHEEL WOBBLE.
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