Consequence of defect: During high stress situations, such as rapid acceleration or deceleration, the drive shaft could break without warning and cause a sudden loss of power and a vehicle crash.

Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft

Date Announced
MAR 20, 1986
Vehicles Affected
17,338
NHTSA Campaign #
86V045000
Summary
Left side drive shaft could develop cracks near the outer joint.
Actions
Replace left drive shaft with a properly manufactured part.
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