Recall 79V254000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM Defect in 1979-1979 CHEVROLET LUV PICK UP

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RECALL This recall affects up to 15,981 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 79V254000
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles Affected 15,981
Component SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE LOOSENED CONDITION OF THE CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT. IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT CORRECTED THE ATTACHING BOLTS MAY FALL OUT OR PULL THROUGH THE FRAME BRACKET. THE UNATTACHED CONTROL ARM SHAFT COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE BRAKE PIPE AND LEAD TO BRAKE PIPE FAILURE.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT ATTACHMENT ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES. IF THE CONTROL ARM HAS DETACHED FROM THE SHOCK TOWER, THE BRAKE PIPE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED.

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