Recall
Chevrolet C20 — 82V081000
NHTSA ID
82V081000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
C20
Years Affected
1982
Recall Date
1982-08-24
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Units Affected
8,881
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS RECEIVED IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. THE SHAFT MAY BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.