NHTSA Recall 84V153000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V153000; Date: Nov. 28, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Buick Skylark; 1984 Oldsmobile Omega
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 9,290
Recall Summary:
The rear axle control arm locates and helps control axle movement; it attaches to the frame with a bracket. The rear control arm bracket attaching bolts used on some of the involved vehicles may fracture. Fracture of all four bolts on one side of the vehicle can result in the control arm dropping enough to cut the rear brake hose. A severed brake hose would result in brake fluid loss and partial loss of braking ability.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace all eight control arm bracket bolts free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: suspension; rear control arm. Consequences of defect: a partial loss of braking ability occurring withoutprior warning, could result in an accident, especially when minimum stoppingdistance is required.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 14, 1984
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