General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #94V073001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V073001 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 34,172 affected units, SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The right rear and left axle shaft housing tubes were incorrectly welded and can fracture. Fracture of the rear axle shaft housing can result in separation of the affected wheel assembly and separation of the brake line.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the welds of the rear axle assemblies on involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the complete rear axle assembly.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V073001

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1994-04-16T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:single axle:rear

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 34,172

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The right rear and left axle shaft housing tubes were incorrectly welded and can fracture. Fracture of the rear axle shaft housing can result in separation of the affected wheel assembly and separation of the brake line.

Consequence Summary: Separation of the wheel assembly can cause loss of vehicle control and separation of the brake line results in loss of one-half of the braking system, increasing stopping distance. In either case, an accident can occur.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the welds of the rear axle assemblies on involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the complete rear axle assembly.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3687-y94z-dpvt

NHTSA ID: 94V073001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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