Vehicle recall 78V242000 · November 6, 1978
Chevrolet Monza, Buick Skyhawk and 1 more model
Under certain driving conditions, including extended severe braking, the wheel bearing area may encounter temperatures that can cause the grease to migrate out of the bearing area.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Under certain driving conditions, including extended severe braking, the wheel bearing area may encounter temperatures that can cause the grease to migrate out of the bearing area. This will reduce the amount of lubrication available to the bearings and result in front wheel bearing failure and spindle damage.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the front wheel bearings and associated parts on all involved vehicles free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; front wheel bearing and spindle.consequences of defect: complete bearing failure and spindle damage could causeloss of vehicle control and an accident.note: complete wheel bearing failure is usually preceded by a noticeable frontend vibration or noise.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V242000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 6, 1978
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- February 28, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 130,965
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Skyhawk (1975): 1975
- Chevrolet Monza (1975): 1975
- Oldsmobile Starfire (1975): 1975
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