NHTSA Recall 94V115000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V115000; Date: Jun. 24, 1994
This can result in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1994 Pontiac Sunbird
Component: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 65
Recall Summary:
These vehicles were built with overtorqued drive axle spindle nuts. This condition can cause excessive loads on the spindle nut and drive axle resulting in failure of the drive axle or the spindle nut. Failure of either of these components can result in separation of the steering knuckle tire-wheel assembly from the drive axle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand drive axles, bearing-hub assemblies, spindle nuts, and washers on all involved vehicles. Corrective action: dealers will replace left-hand and right-hand drive axles, bearing-hub assemblies, spindle nuts, and washers on all involved vehicles.
Recall Notes:
System: suspension; independent front spindle; knuckle; steering. Vehicle description: passenger cars. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac service center at 1-800-762-2737. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 24, 1994
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