1996 GMC K25 Recall

Campaign:

96V082000 on 05/08/1996

Component:

Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Manufactured:

02/29/1996 - 03/31/1996

Affected:

16,918

Defect:

The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.

Consequence:

Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. this could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.

Notes:

System: suspension; axle; rear; u-bolt. vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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