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1982 Chevrolet Blazer Recall NHTSA 82V128000

Release Date:
Applicable Country:
USA
NHTSA Campaign Number:
82V128000
Manufacturer:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component(s):
  • WHEELS
    • LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

Summary

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ALUMINUM WHEELS. THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO WHEEL STUD FAILURE. THIS COULD ALLOW SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ALUMINUM WHEELS ANDREAR BRAKE DRUMS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE DRUM, BALANCE WEIGHTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEEL AND TIRE SEPARATION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIORWARNING AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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