1978 Chevrolet Malibu Recall NHTSA 84V149000

Release Date:

November 24, 1984

Applicable Country:

USA

NHTSA Campaign Number:

84V149000

Manufacturer:

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Component(s):

• POWER TRAIN
  • AXLE ASSEMBLY
    • AXLE SHAFT

Summary

REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE BUFFALO PLANT. IF SO, THEY WILL MAKE AXLE MEASUREMENTS AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE OR MODIFY AFFECTED AXLE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; REAR AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall

• 1979 Chevrolet Malibu
• 1980 Chevrolet Malibu

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