Recall
Chevrolet K10 — 83V045000
NHTSA ID
83V045000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
K10
Years Affected
1982
Recall Date
1983-04-27
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Units Affected
6,204
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE LOCKING SCREW THAT RETAINS THE PINION SHAFT IN PLACE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL COULD COME LOOSE. THE PINION SHAFT TURNS THE GEARS INSIDE THE DIFFERENTIAL THAT ROTATE THE DRIVE AXLES AND REAR WHEELS. IF THE LOCKING SCREW COMES LOOSE, IT COULD DAMAGE OTHER COMPONENTS OR JAM IN THE GEARS. IF THE PINION SHAFT COMES LOOSE, THE REAR WHEELS MAY NO LONGER POWER THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SCREW AT NO CHARGE.