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Safety recall · 77V171000

Suspension: front Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 12, 1977. It covers about 17 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
77V171000
Reported
Oct 12, 1977
Vehicles
17
Area
Suspension

The problem

The involved vehicles were assembled with a standard front suspension assembly, instead of the specified heavy-duty front suspension. Operation of vehicle while carrying the maximum rated load may lead to deterioration and eventual failure of front suspension components.

The fix

Dealer will install the proper front suspension components without charge to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with rpo f44 and f60 heavy chassisequipment and springs.System: suspension; front suspension.Consequences of defect: failure of the front suspension could cause loss ofsteering control without prior warning, and an accident.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 77V171000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1977 Chevrolet C1043D
1977 GMC C1002D

Questions

Is the 77V171000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 77V171000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 77V171000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 12, 1977. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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