GMC C35 1978: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V116000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | C35 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-06-01 | 1978-06-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-11-01 - 1977-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER STRUT RODS, WHICH GIVE ADDED STRENGTH, MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENTLY, A FRAME CROSSMEMBER CRACK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP AT THE FORWARD VERTICAL FRONT SUSPENSION BOLT.
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT RODS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC POWER BRAKES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; STRUT ROD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION OF VEHICLE COULD RESULT INSEPARATION OF THE CROSSMEMBER FROM THE FRAME, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND ANACCIDENT.
