NHTSA Recall 80V108000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V108000; Date: Aug. 19, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Chevrolet Camaro; 1980 Chevrolet Camaro; 1979 Pontiac Firebird; 1980 Pontiac Firebird
Component: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 85,325
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, the lower control arm ball joint to steering knuckle attaching nut may not have been torqued to specifications. This condition could cause the nut to back off, resulting in joint separation.
How to Fix:
The dealer will perform a torque check of the attaching nut, and, if necessary, tighten it. In some cases an inadequate torque level may have caused ball stud or steering knuckle damage; if so, the affected components will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: steering; lower control arm ball joint to steering knuckle attachmentnut. Consequences of defect: if joint separation were to occur druing vehicleoperation, it could affect directional control, which could result in a vehicleaccident without prior warning.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 25, 1980
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