What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1996088
- Recall date
- 13 June 1996
- Make
- Chevrolet, Gmc
- Models
- Express, Savana
- Model years
- 1996
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Suspension
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 10
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, one of the four rear axle u-bolts may experience breakage. If this were to occur, the joint would no longer be capable of correctly transmitting forces from the axle to the spring. The spring could lift from the axle under certain rebound, braking, or cornering manoeuvres, and the rear axle would eventually be free to provide steering inputs to the vehicle. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash. Correction: Four rear axle u-bolts will be replaced on affected vehicles.
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 1996088.