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Chevrolet Corvette Recall 85V118: Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit

NHTSA campaign 85V118, reported October 1, 1985, 44,342 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V118GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Problem
CARS MAY LOSE THE WIRE SNAP RINGS THAT HOLD THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT IN POSITION IN THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING THE SHAFT TO MOVE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CROSS SHAFT MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE THE SHAFT TO CONTACT THE CARRIER OR PINION TEETH, POSSIBLY LOCKING UP THE REAR WHEELS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Risk
Remedy
INSTALL A REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT RETAINING KIT.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 3.07 AXLE AND F41 SUSPENSION.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Corvette1984