Suspension: frontRecall 77V-171 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 77V-171 covers 17 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V171000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A STANDARD FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY, INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED HEAVY-DUTY FRONT SUSPENSION. OPERATION OF VEHICLE WHILE CARRYING THE MAXIMUM RATED LOAD MAY LEAD TO DETERIORATION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE PROPER FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RPO F44 AND F60 HEAVY CHASSISEQUIPMENT AND SPRINGS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SUSPENSION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION COULD CAUSE LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.