Vehicle recall 89V181000 · October 30, 1989
1989 Laforza Laforza
An incorrect bolt and nut arrangement and size was used to install both front and rear drive drive shaft assemblies at the differential pinion flanges.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An incorrect bolt and nut arrangement and size was used to install both front and rear drive drive shaft assemblies at the differential pinion flanges.
- Consequence
- This could cause the driveshaft to loosen, vibrate andmay result in the driveshaft detaching with potential for loss of control andan accident.
- Remedy
- Install correct attaching bolts and torque to proper specifications.
- Notes
- System: driveshaft attaching bolts.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V181000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 30, 1989
- Filed by
- LAFORZA AUTOMOBILES, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 30, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 189
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Driveline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Laforza Laforza (1989): 1989
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