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1984 Chevrolet Corvette Recall NHTSA 85V118000
- Release Date:
- Applicable Country:
- USA
- NHTSA Campaign Number:
- 85V118000
- Manufacturer:
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Component(s):
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POWER TRAIN
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POWER TRAIN
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.