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.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected4,87714 models
ReportedNov 25, 1974Owners notified Dec 11, 1974
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 74V231000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

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.