NHTSA Recall 83V066000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V066000; Date: Jul. 7, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Cadillac 6ZZ; 1982 Cadillac 6ZZ; 1983 Cadillac 6ZZ; 1981 Cadillac Limousine; 1982 Cadillac Limousine; 1983 Cadillac Limousine
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,959
Recall Summary:
The nuts which fasten the lower arm balljoint to the steering knuckle may not have been securely tightened.
How to Fix:
Dealer will tighten any loose steering knuckle attaching nuts. If necessary, lower control arm balljoints and steering knuckles will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; limousines and commercial chassis. System: suspension; steering knuckle to front arm balljoint nuts. Consequences of defect: the nuts could loosen and fall off, causing theballjoint to separate. Should this happen while vehicle is in operation, lossof vehicle control and an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 13, 1983
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