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GMC K10703 Recall 93V165: Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 93V165, reported October 1, 1993, 183 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 93V165GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Problem
THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT TUBE SEPARATES FROM THE YOKE CAUSING UNDERBODY SHEET METAL DAMAGE AND COULD POSSIBLY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK.
Risk
IF THE DRIVE SHAFT DETACHES FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSESDAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK, FUEL SPILLAGE WILL OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN APOSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE SAGINAW THREE RIVERS DRIVE SHAFTS WITH A DRIVE SHAFT FROM A DIFFERENT SUPPLIER.
Notes
SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; DRIVE SHAFT PROPELLOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SHORT WHEELBASE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HALF-TON PICKUP TRUCKSWHICH WERE EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVE SHAFT FROM GENERAL MOTORS SAGINAW THREE RIVERSPLANT.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREE UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT GMC SERVICE CENTER AT 1-313-456-4547 OR CONTACT CHEVROLET SERVICE CENTERAT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet K107031993
GMC K107031993