1993 GEO TRACKER RECALL - #94V073001
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT AXLE SHAFT HOUSING TUBES WERE INCORRECTLY WELDED AND CAN FRACTURE. FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE SHAFT HOUSING CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1993 GEO TRACKER |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1992 - 9/1/1993 |
| Recalled on |
5/3/1994 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/18/1994 |
| # Affected |
34,172 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT AXLE SHAFT HOUSING TUBES WERE INCORRECTLY WELDED AND CAN FRACTURE. FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE SHAFT HOUSING CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE. |
| Consequences |
SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE RESULTS IN LOSS OF ONE-HALF OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE. IN EITHER CASE, AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS OF THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES ON INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE COMPLETE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SINGLE AXLE; REAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: UTILITY VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE, OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Apr 25, 1996 - 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CHUGGLE/HUNTING CONDITION.*SD
Nov 01, 1995 - 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
PRODUCT CAMPAIGN 94-C-22 - REOPENING OF CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT AND REPAIR REAR AXLE HOUSINGS THAT WERE REPLACED PRIOR TO 7 JUNE 1994 *TW
Nov 01, 1995 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CHUGLE/HUNTING CONDITION. *TW
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