Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick 1977–1978 Suspension recall
Recalled September 27, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V163000 · Chevrolet
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL ONE OR BOTH NEW REAR AXLE SHAFTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
31,979 units
Description
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FLAW IN THE METAL. AS A RESULT, THE SHAFT MAY BREAK, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL ONE OR BOTH NEW REAR AXLE SHAFTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Chevrolet NOVA · Chevrolet NOVA CONCOURS · Chevrolet NOVA CUSTOM · Chevrolet OMEGA · Chevrolet PHOENIX · Chevrolet SKYLARK · Chevrolet VENTURA
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →