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Recall 93V-165

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1993 Chevrolet K10703 and 1 other model: Power train (driveline, driveshaft).

At a glance

Campaign number
93V-165
Reported
October 1, 1993
Vehicles affected
183 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

The rear drive shaft tube separates from the yoke causing underbody sheet metal damage and could possibly detach from the vehicle causing damage to the fuel tank.

The risk

If the drive shaft detaches from the vehicle and causesdamage to the fuel tank, fuel spillage will occur which could result in apossible fire.

The fix

Replace saginaw three rivers drive shafts with a drive shaft from a different supplier.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: power train; drive shaft propellor.vehicle description: short wheelbase four wheel drive half-ton pickup truckswhich were equipped with a drive shaft from general motors saginaw three riversplant.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agree uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact GMC service center at 1-[removed] or contact chevrolet service centerat 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety

Affected vehicles