BORG WARNER CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by BORG WARNER CORPORATION in 1980. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

July 22, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

THE NUT HOLDING THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVE SHAFT YOKE TO THE TRANSFER CASE MAY LOOSEN IF THE MAXIMUM TOLERENCE OF THE NUT THREAD SIZE IS MATCHED TO THE MINIMUN SIZE OUTPUT SHAFT THREAD. IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY BECOME DISENGAGED.

NHTSA ID: 80E016000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 14,442

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING OUTPUT SHAFT NUT WITH A MECHANICALLY RETAINED NUT AND WASHER AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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