CHEVROLET K20 1982: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V081000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | K20 | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-08-30 | 1982-08-24 | 1982-09-14 |
Production Dates: 1982-03-01 - 1982-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8881
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS RECEIVED IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. THE SHAFT MAY BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 9.5 INCH RING GEAR REAR AXLE.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE SHAFTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION,DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
