NHTSA Recall 94V230000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V230000; Date: Nov. 21, 1994
If the ball joint fractured while the vehicle was in motion, loss of steering control to the vehicle can occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Chevrolet Lumina; 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 221
Recall Summary:
A right-hand lower control arm tapered ball joint mounting hole was incorrectly machined. Movement within this attachment can allow the ball joint stud to fatigue and fracture.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the right-hand lower control arm and ball joint stud on all involved vehicles.
Recall Notes:
System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower; ball joint. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 8, 1994
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