Gmc C15 1982
Model C15 made in 1982 by Gmc got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, wheels.
Model 1982
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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| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V045000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1981 to 04/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 6204 | 05/03/1983 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/27/1983 | 05/18/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The locking screw that retains the pinion shaft in place in the differential could come loose. the pinion shaft turns the gears inside the differential that rotate the drive axles and rear wheels. if the locking screw comes loose, it could damage other components or jam in the gears. if the pinion shaft comes loose, the rear wheels may no longer power the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the differential lock screw at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with eaton locking differential.system: power train; differential shaft lock screw.consequences of defect: if the failure should occur while the vehicle is inmotion, the driver may lose control of the vehicle and an accident couldresult. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V128000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1981 to 07/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 1633 | 12/10/1982 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/14/1982 | 12/17/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, the rear brake drum balance weights may interfere with the aluminum wheels. this contact could cause the wheel lug nuts to loosen, leading to wheel stud failure. this could allow separation of the wheel and tire from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, modify the rear brake drum balance weights without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with optional aluminum wheels andrear brake drums.system: service brakes; rear brake drum, balance weights.consequences of defect: wheel and tire separation could occur without priorwarning and could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||