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NHTSARecalled Oct 1, 1985 · #85V118000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

INSTALL A REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT RETAINING KIT.

View the official CPSC notice