NHTSA recall 96V-035 (96V035000)

power train recall reported February 22, 1996 - about 24,906 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V035000
Also written as: 96V-035
Reported: February 22, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~24,906
Component: power train

What is being recalled

SOME OF THESE TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH TRANSMISSIONS CONTAINING PARTS WHICH WERE NOT MACHINED TO GM'S SPECIFICATIONS.

Why it is dangerous

THESE TRANSMISSIONS COULD SEIZE AND LOCK THE REAR DRIVE WHEELS WHILE THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION MAIN SHAFT OUTPUT TORQUE USING A SPECIAL TOOL. IF THE OUTPUT TORQUE DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-035 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet S10 - 1996

GMC Sonoma - 1996

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