2005 CHEVROLET CLASSIC Recall 59044 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	05V054000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	05020
Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Classic
Year:	2005
Component:	Suspension:rear
Manufacturers Involved:	General motors corp.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	10/01/2004
End Date Of Manufacturing:	01/31/2005
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	9402
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	02/09/2005
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	General motors corp.
Date Report Received By ODI:	02/14/2005
Date Added To File:	02/15/2005
Defect Summary:	Certain passenger vehicles equipped with rear suspension knuckle bolts that are not to specification and could fracture under high loads that can occur in some driving conditions.
Consequence Summary:	If the bolt fracture, the rear suspension linkage could detach from the knuckle and the rear wheel would be able to turn inboard or outboard. sudden changes in vehicle handling could occur, particularly at higher speeds, and the driver may not be able to control the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace both rear suspension knuckle bolts free of charge. the recall began on february 9, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Further Notes:	Gm recall no. 05020.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2005 Chevrolet Classic Suspension:rear Recall