GMC K25 1978: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V166000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | K25 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-08-10 | 1978-08-07 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FRONT NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THESE NUTS COULD LOOSEN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND CAUSE THE FRONT HUB AND ROTOR ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY.
THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE NUTS TO SPECIFICATIONS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SPINDLE ATTACHING NUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION COULD RESULT INLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
