Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
LUV PICK UP
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V254000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19780901
End Of Manufacture
19790401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15981
Date Owners Notified
19791208
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19791203