CHEVROLET LUV PICK UP 1979: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V254000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | LUV PICK UP | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-12-08 | 1979-12-03 | 1980-01-11 |
Production Dates: 1978-09-01 - 1979-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15981
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE LOOSENED CONDITION OF THE CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT. IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT CORRECTED THE ATTACHING BOLTS MAY FALL OUT OR PULL THROUGH THE FRAME BRACKET. THE UNATTACHED CONTROL ARM SHAFT COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE BRAKE PIPE AND LEAD TO BRAKE PIPE FAILURE.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT ATTACHMENT ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES. IF THE CONTROL ARM HAS DETACHED FROM THE SHOCK TOWER, THE BRAKE PIPE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; ATTACHING BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID ANDDEGRADED BRAKING CAPABILITY LEADING TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
