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Safety recall · 78V116000

Suspension Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 1, 1978. It covers about 29 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
78V116000
Reported
Jun 1, 1978
Vehicles
29
Area
Suspension

The problem

The left and right front suspension crossmember strut rods, which give added strength, may have been omitted during assembly. Consequently, a frame crossmember crack could eventually develop at the forward vertical front suspension bolt.

The fix

Dealer will install the necessary front left and right rods without charge to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with hydraulic power brakes.System: suspension; strut rod.Consequences of defect: continued operation of vehicle could result inseparation of the crossmember from the frame, loss of vehicle control, and anaccident.

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 78V116000.
  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
1978 Chevrolet C3002B
1978 GMC C3502C

Questions

Is the 78V116000 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 78V116000?

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 78V116000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on June 1, 1978. 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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