GM Daewoo SUV Wagon – Recall
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Overview
GM Daewoo recalled a certain SUV Wagon type because of engine transmission shaft issues. These issues were traced back to the flange nut which had come loose on the engine transmission shaft. HARDLOCK NUT was employed as an immediate solution to the problem.
Every day, millions of people commute by car. Automobiles consist of many different parts held together with thousands of nuts and bolts. It only takes one single nut or bolt to take many lives. If one nut or bolt comes loose, the vehicle will stop behaving as designed and can lead to life- threatening accidents. Having good design and secure instillation is of utmost importance.
Problem
Recall SUV model in South Korea because of loosening nut in engine transmission.
- Heavy vibrations were occurring on vehicle startup.
- High torque fastening of a regular Flange Nut did not provide sufficient loosening prevention.
- Vehicles were eventually recalled because of engine transmission related issues.
Solution
HARDLOCK NUT was used to fix the problem immediately.
- Complete transition to HARDLOCK Nuts after the recall.
- All engine transmission related problems were solved once installed.
- No recalls, which saves tremendous amount of time, cost, and trouble
