NHTSA Recall 85V118000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Power Train. Reported 1985-10-01. An estimated 44,342 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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 the manufacturer will do
INSTALL A REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT RETAINING KIT.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 3.07 AXLE AND F41 SUSPENSION.