Chevrolet F 1976
Model F made in 1976 by Chevrolet got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning wheels .
Model 1976
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | ||||||||||||||||
77V172000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1976 to 06/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 685 | 10/31/1977 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/12/1977 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The front axle aluminum hubs on the involved vehicles may contain a deficiency in the barrel area between the inner and outer bearings which may result in cracks which could eventually lead to hub failure. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and replace front axle aluminum hubs with steel hubs, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with ff931 front axles and motorwheel aluminum front hubs.system: wheels; aluminum hubs.consequences of defect: when hub failure occurs, the separated hub is retainedon the axle spindle by the wheel bearing adjusting nuts. continued vehicleoperation after a hub separation can result in 1) brake assembly lockup andconsequent loss of vehicle control, 2) excessive heat generation resulting fromthe brake line touching the brake drum which will cause a tire blowout and 3)progressive damage to the hub which would allow the hub, wheel, and tire tobecome disengaged from the vehicle.note: initial hub separation may be accompanied by a distinct sound at themoment of separation, along with thumping or wheel wobble. |