CHEVROLET C10 1977: SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V171000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | C10 | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-10-12 | 1977-10-12 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A STANDARD FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY, INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED HEAVY-DUTY FRONT SUSPENSION. OPERATION OF VEHICLE WHILE CARRYING THE MAXIMUM RATED LOAD MAY LEAD TO DETERIORATION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE PROPER FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RPO F44 AND F60 HEAVY CHASSISEQUIPMENT AND SPRINGS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SUSPENSION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION COULD CAUSE LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT.
