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NHTSA Critical Active

BUICK,CHEVROLET 2000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

Reported: May 17, 2000 Initiated: May 17, 2000 #00V143000

Product Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. THE BOLT HEAD(S) ON THE REAR SPINDLE ROD CAN SEPARATE.

Reason for Recall

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. THE BOLT HEAD(S) ON THE REAR SPINDLE ROD CAN SEPARATE.

Hazard

THE REAR WHEEL CAN SHIFT, CAUSING REAR STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SPINDLE BOLTS.

Details

Recalling Firm
BUICK,CHEVROLET
Distribution
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. THE BOLT HEAD(S) ON THE REAR SPINDLE ROD CAN SEPARATE.. Recalled by BUICK,CHEVROLET.
Why was this product recalled?
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. THE BOLT HEAD(S) ON THE REAR SPINDLE ROD CAN SEPARATE.
What should consumers do?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SPINDLE BOLTS.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on May 17, 2000. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 00V143000.