Recall
Chevrolet K10 — 87V128000
NHTSA ID
87V128000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
K10
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1987-08-10
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Units Affected
312
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
INCORRECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER AND LOWER NUTS COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence
SHOCK ABSORBER COULD DETACH AND COME IN CONTACT WITHFRONT BRAKE HOSE; THIS CONTACT COULD RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE HOSE AND LOSS OFFRONT BRAKES.
Remedy
REPLACE FREE SPINNING NUTS WITH TORQUE NUTS.