What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1977059
- Recall date
- 20 September 1977
- Make
- Gmc, Chevrolet
- Models
- P Series, C Series, G Series
- Model years
- 1975 to 1976
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Suspension
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 11,402
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain C20, C30, G3, P20 and P30 vehicles, the front suspension lower control arm ball joint sockets were not properly hjeat treated and may cause the ball joint stud to separate from the socket causing either side of the front suspension to collapse without warning.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1977059.