PONTIAC LEMANS 1979: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| Make : PONTIAC | Model : LEMANS | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 1977-08-01 - 1980-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 84V149000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1984-12-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1984-11-24 | Date Added to Database: 1984-11-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3100000 | ||
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Summary:
REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE BUFFALO PLANT. IF SO, THEY WILL MAKE AXLE MEASUREMENTS AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE OR MODIFY AFFECTED AXLE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; REAR AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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