Recall
Chevrolet El Camino — 84V149000
NHTSA ID
84V149000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
El Camino
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1984-11-24
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Units Affected
3,100,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.