NHTSA Recall 86V122000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V122000; Date: Aug. 28, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Oldsmobile 88
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 38,309
Recall Summary:
The left and right rear lower control arm ball joint stud to knuckle attachment may have been inadequately tightened. Consequence of defect: this could allow the rear lower control arm ball joint stud to loosen at the knuckle attachment. A loose ball joint stud could eventually break and separate from the knuckle. Separation could cause a loss of vehicle control which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
How to Fix:
Replace and tighten both left and right rear lower control arm ball joint stud nuts.
Recall Notes:
System: suspension/rear lower control arm ball joint stud. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 22, 1986
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