Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 82V-081 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 82V-081 covers 8,881 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V081000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS RECEIVED IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. THE SHAFT MAY BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 9.5 INCH RING GEAR REAR AXLE.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE SHAFTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION,DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1982 to June 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.