NHTSA Recall 98V319000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V319000; Date: Dec. 15, 1998
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1996 Pontiac Sunfire; 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 27,083
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of the rear suspension trailing arm bolts can fatigue and break.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the rear suspension trailing arm fasteners.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 28, 1998. 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 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 28, 1998
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