CHEVROLET EL CAMINO 1978: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V025000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | EL CAMINO | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-03-09 | 1981-02-25 | 1981-03-06 |
Production Dates: 1977-08-01 - 1980-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5821160
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.
BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FRACTURE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
