NHTSA Recall 96V019000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V019000; Date: Jan. 30, 1996
If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause loss of vehicle control.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Buick Roadmaster; 1995 Buick Roadmaster; 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood; 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood; 1994 Chevrolet Caprice; 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 308
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 from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower; ball joint. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles exported to guam and puerto rico. 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 1-800-222-1022, 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 23, 1996
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