General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #85V118000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V118000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 44,342 affected units, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Install a rear axle differential cross shaft retaining kit.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V118000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 1985-10-01T00:00:00
Subject: Power train:driveline:differential unit
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 44,342

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Install a rear axle differential cross shaft retaining kit.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6hn9-m8rp~j8sm
NHTSA ID: 85V118000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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