GMC ME 65 1972: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V167000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | ME 65 | 1972 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1972-06-28 | 1972-07-05 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1971-12-01 - 1972-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1370
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-08.GMC CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-6.POSSIBILITY THATHENDRICKSON REAR SUSPENSION EQUALIZER BEAMS MAY HAVE HAIRLINE CRACKS, CAUSED BYUSE OF WATER RATHER THAN OIL, DURING QUENCHING OF STEEL FORGINGS.CONDITION,AFTER EXTENDED SERVICE, COULD AFFECT BEAMS SO THAT THEY BREAK AND CAUSE VEHICLECONTROL TO BE AFFECTED DUE TO POTENTIAL LOSS OF REAR SUSPENSION.'CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING BEAMS WHERE NECESSARY.'
