NHTSA Campaign 77V172000
WHEELS:HUB
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Oct 12, 1977 · 685 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE FRONT AXLE ALUMINUM HUBS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A DEFICIENCY IN THE BARREL AREA BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN CRACKS WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO HUB FAILURE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE FRONT AXLE ALUMINUM HUBS WITH STEEL HUBS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | D | 1976 | 685 |
| CHEVROLET | D | 1977 | 685 |
| CHEVROLET | F | 1976 | 685 |
| CHEVROLET | F | 1977 | 685 |
| CHEVROLET | J9500 | 1976 | 685 |
| CHEVROLET | M | 1976 | 685 |
| CHEVROLET | M | 1977 | 685 |
| GMC | D | 1976 | 685 |
| GMC | D | 1977 | 685 |
| GMC | F | 1976 | 685 |
| GMC | J9500 | 1976 | 685 |
| GMC | J9500 | 1977 | 685 |
| GMC | M | 1976 | 685 |
| GMC | M9500 | 1977 | 685 |
| GMC | N9500 | 1976 | 685 |
| GMC | N9500 | 1977 | 685 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 77V172000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.