CHEVROLET K20 1988: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V128000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | K20 | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-08-31 | 1987-08-10 | 1987-08-17 |
Production Dates: 1986-04-01 - 1987-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 312
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
INCORRECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER AND LOWER NUTS COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence
SHOCK ABSORBER COULD DETACH AND COME IN CONTACT WITHFRONT BRAKE HOSE; THIS CONTACT COULD RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE HOSE AND LOSS OFFRONT BRAKES.
Remedy
REPLACE FREE SPINNING NUTS WITH TORQUE NUTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SHOCK ABSORBER NUTSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.
