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NHTSA Campaign 82V081000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Aug 24, 1982 · 8,881 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS RECEIVED IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. THE SHAFT MAY BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHEVROLET C20 1982 8,881
CHEVROLET K20 1982 8,881
CHEVROLET P20 1982 8,881
GMC C20 1982 8,881
GMC K20 1982 8,881
GMC P20 1982 8,881

Source: NHTSA Campaign 82V081000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.