NHTSA Recall 81V025000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V025000; Date: Feb. 25, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Buick Century; 1979 Buick Century; 1980 Buick Century; 1981 Buick Century; 1978 Buick Regal; 1979 Buick Regal; 1980 Buick Regal; 1981 Buick Regal; 1978 Chevrolet El Camino; 1979 Chevrolet El Camino; 1980 Chevrolet El Camino; 1981 Chevrolet El Camino; 1978 Chevrolet Malibu; 1979 Chevrolet Malibu; 1980 Chevrolet Malibu; 1981 Chevrolet Malibu; 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1978 GMC Caballero; 1979 GMC Caballero; 1980 GMC Caballero; 1981 GMC Caballero; 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1978 Pontiac Lemans; 1979 Pontiac Lemans; 1980 Pontiac Lemans; 1981 Pontiac Lemans
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 5,821,160
Recall Summary:
The bolts that attach the lower rear control arm to the frame may fracture. The rear control arm supports and positions the rear axle. Fracture of the bolts would allow the control arm to drop free.
How to Fix:
Both rear control arm attachment bolts will be replaced without charge.
Recall Notes:
System: suspension; rear control arm attaching bolts. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks. Consequences of defect: if the fracture occurs when the vehicle is in motion,it could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 9, 1981
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