Item Affected: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Date Announced: 09/24/1998
Description of Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS BUILT ON A 165" WHEEL BASE, 4X2 CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.81 ENGINE, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND OPTIONAL 5.38:1 REAR AXLE RATIO. THE TWO-PIECE DRIVE SHAFT CAN BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MILES PER HOUR.
Conequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNDERBODY DAMAGE OR FOR THE DRIVE SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE SHAFT ON THESE VEHICLES.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED. NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL.