BUICK SKYLARK 1978: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V163000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | SKYLARK | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-09-22 | 1977-09-27 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-08-01 - 1978-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31979
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FLAW IN THE METAL. AS A RESULT, THE SHAFT MAY BREAK, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL ONE OR BOTH NEW REAR AXLE SHAFTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: AS A PRECAUTION, PRIOR TO HAVING VEHICLE INSPECTED, DRIVER SHOULD AVOIDFAST CORNERING, RAPID ACCELERATIONS, OR ANY TYPE OF DRIVING WHICH MAY IMPOSEEXCESSIVE LOADS ON THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS.
