K 2500 3/4 Ton Pickup 4WD V8-350 5.7L VIN M 4-bbl (1982)
Axle Shaft: Recalls
Recall 82V081000: Rear Axle Shaft Defect
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS RECEIVED IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. THE SHAFT MAY BREAK AND THE
TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 9.5 INCH RING GEAR REAR AXLE.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE SHAFTS.
CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION,DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL
OF VEHICLE AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
