1979 Chevrolet Luv Pick Up Recalls

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January 11th, 1980
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Recall Date
January 11th, 1980
Units Effected
15,981
NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V254000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1979
Date of Owner Notification: December 8th, 1979

Defect Summary:
THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE LOOSENED CONDITION OF THE CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT. IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT CORRECTED THE ATTACHING BOLTS MAY FALL OUT OR PULL THROUGH THE FRAME BRACKET. THE UNATTACHED CONTROL ARM SHAFT COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE BRAKE PIPE AND LEAD TO BRAKE PIPE FAILURE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT ATTACHMENT ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES. IF THE CONTROL ARM HAS DETACHED FROM THE SHOCK TOWER, THE BRAKE PIPE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; ATTACHING BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID ANDDEGRADED BRAKING CAPABILITY LEADING TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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