Recall 77V163000 — SUSPENSION:REAR Defect in 1977-1978 BUICK SKYLARK
RECALL This recall affects up to 31,979 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 77V163000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 31,979 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1977 BUICK SKYLARK, 1977 PONTIAC PHOENIX, 1977 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA, 1977 CHEVROLET NOVA, 1977 PONTIAC VENTURA, 1977 CHEVROLET NOVA CONCOURS, 1977 CHEVROLET NOVA CUSTOM, 1978 CHEVROLET NOVA CONCOURS, 1978 CHEVROLET NOVA CUSTOM, 1978 PONTIAC VENTURA, 1978 PONTIAC PHOENIX, 1978 BUICK SKYLARK, 1978 CHEVROLET NOVA, 1978 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA
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Defect Description
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FLAW IN THE METAL. AS A RESULT, THE SHAFT MAY BREAK, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL ONE OR BOTH NEW REAR AXLE SHAFTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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