1984 Chevrolet Corvette Recall NHTSA 85V118000

Release Date:

October 01, 1985

Applicable Country:

USA

NHTSA Campaign Number:

85V118000

Manufacturer:

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Component(s):

• POWER TRAIN
  • DRIVELINE
    • DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Summary

CARS MAY LOSE THE WIRE SNAP RINGS THAT HOLD THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT IN POSITION IN THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING THE SHAFT TO MOVE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CROSS SHAFT MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE THE SHAFT TO CONTACT THE CARRIER OR PINION TEETH, POSSIBLY LOCKING UP THE REAR WHEELS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

INSTALL A REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT RETAINING KIT.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR AXLE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 3.07 AXLE AND F41 SUSPENSION.

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