Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Mileage at the reported incident
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
No matching complaints in this snapshot.
Sep 27, 1977
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FLAW IN THE METAL. AS A RESULT, THE SHAFT MAY BREAK, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL ONE OR BOTH NEW REAR AXLE SHAFTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
May 16, 1977
THE CENTER (SPIDER) SECTION OF WHEELS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM AN INCORRECT GRADE OF STEEL. THE CENTER SECTION MAY FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL RIM.
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH WHEELS MADE FROM THE CORRECT GRADE OF STEEL, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Sep 7, 1976
No summary supplied.
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: Not supplied
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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