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  Defect Investigation of Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Breakage

Investigation of Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Breakage

Subject: Upper control arm ball joint breakage
Components covered:
  • Power train
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Mar. 5, 1999. It was closed on Jul. 30, 1999. An upper control arm ball joint fails, resulting in the front suspension collapsing on the failed side.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1996 Chevrolet Blazer
  • 1996 GMC Jimmy

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