General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #79V175000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V175000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 1,896,222 affected units, SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT:BEARING WHEEL, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Under certain driving conditions, these vehicles can experience temperatures in the front wheel outer bearing area which can affect the wheel bearing grease. This can result in inadequate lubrication of the bearing. This condition may be further aggravated by improper adjustment of the front wheel spindle nut.

Corrective Action

The dealer will install new front wheel outer bearings packed with grease and the spindle will be coated with lubricant. New grease retainer caps will also be installed to maintain grease in outer bearing. This will be done free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V175000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1979-07-23T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:independent front:bearing wheel

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 1,896,222

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Under certain driving conditions, these vehicles can experience temperatures in the front wheel outer bearing area which can affect the wheel bearing grease. This can result in inadequate lubrication of the bearing. This condition may be further aggravated by improper adjustment of the front wheel spindle nut.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will install new front wheel outer bearings packed with grease and the spindle will be coated with lubricant. New grease retainer caps will also be installed to maintain grease in outer bearing. This will be done free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-vbnt-ck8e_tnvv

NHTSA ID: 79V175000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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