NHTSA recall 95V080000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 95V080000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1995-04-24 |
| Owners notified | 1995-04-28 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Units potentially affected | 271 |
What is wrong
THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT CONTROL ARM; UPPER; BALL JOINT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. NOTE: IF YOUR 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, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
| 1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER | Built 1995-01-01 to 1995-01-01. |
|---|---|
| 1995 GMC JIMMY | Built 1995-01-01 to 1995-01-01. |
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