- Release Date:
- Applicable Country:
- USA
- NHTSA Campaign Number:
- 81V025000
- Manufacturer:
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Component(s):
-
- SUSPENSION
- REAR
- SUSPENSION
Summary
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.
Remedy
BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FRACTURE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall
Other Recalls For The 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Recall NHTSA 07E088000
- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Recall NHTSA 77V181000
- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Recall NHTSA 78V115000
- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Recall NHTSA 78V139000
- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Recall NHTSA 79V175000
- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Recall NHTSA 84V149000
- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Recall NHTSA 85V048000