NHTSA Recall # | 29502 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 96V092000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EXPRESS |
Model Year | 1996 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY: |
Date of notification | 20/06/96 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/95 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/03/96 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/06/96 |
Report created | 13/06/96 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 105 |
Defect summary | One of the four rear axle u-bolts can break. This can potentially lead to the spring lifting from the axle under certain rebound, braking or cornering maneuvers. |
Consequence summary | This condition could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the four rear axle u-bolts on the affected vehicles. |
Recall notes | System: suspension; rear; leaf spring; u-bolt. Vehicle description: cargo vans equipped with 7,700 lb. Or greater gross vehicle weight rating. Owner notification:owner letters are expected to be mailed during june 1996. 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. |