NHTSA Recall 96V018000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V018000; Date: Jan. 30, 1996
The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Cadillac Fleetwood; 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood; 1995 Chevrolet Caprice; 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 102,403
Recall Summary:
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower; ball joint. Vehicle description: police vehicles, taxi cabs, hearse and limousine. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; Buick at 1-800-521-7300; or Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 22, 1996
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