Driveline: differential unitRecall 85V-118 · 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 85V-118 covers 44,342 1984 Chevrolet Corvette for a driveline: differential unit problem, reported to NHTSA on October 1, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V118000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CARS MAY LOSE THE WIRE SNAP RINGS THAT HOLD THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT IN POSITION IN THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING THE SHAFT TO MOVE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CROSS SHAFT MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE THE SHAFT TO CONTACT THE CARRIER OR PINION TEETH, POSSIBLY LOCKING UP THE REAR WHEELS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
INSTALL A REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT RETAINING KIT.
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 3.07 AXLE AND F41 SUSPENSION.
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 February 1, 1983 to August 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.