Recall 96V-082
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 Chevrolet C10 and 11 other models: Suspension (rear, springs, leaf spring assembly, u-bolt, leaf spring to axle).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-082
- Reported
- May 7, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 16,918 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
The risk
Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. This could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: suspension; axle; rear; u-bolt. Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet C10 1996
- Chevrolet C20 1996
- Chevrolet C30 1996
- Chevrolet K10 1996
- Chevrolet K20 1996
- Chevrolet K30 1996
- GMC C15 1996
- GMC C25 1996
- GMC C35 1996
- GMC K15 1996
- GMC K25 1996
- GMC K35 1996