Chevrolet 1984 Power Train recall
Recalled October 1, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V118000 · Chevrolet
Remedy
INSTALL A REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT RETAINING KIT.
Units
44,342 units
Description
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.
What to do
INSTALL A REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT RETAINING KIT.
Product
Chevrolet CORVETTE
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →