Axle assembly: banjo housingRecall 74V-231 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 74V-231 covers 4,877 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a axle assembly: banjo housing problem, reported to NHTSA on November 25, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V231000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-20.GMC CAMPAIGN NO 75-C-03.HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE THICKNESS OF THE HOUSING MATERIAL WHERE THE HOUSING ISFRICTION WELDED TO THE SPINDLE IS INSUFFICIENT AND MAY FAIL.SUCH FAILUREWOULD CONSIST OF A CRACKED HOUSING ALLOWING THE SPINDLE, WITH ITS ATTACHINGCOMPONENTS TO BECOME DETACHED AND ROLL FREE FROM THE VEHICLE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING REAR TANDEN AXLE WHERE NECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.