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NHTSARecalled Aug 19, 1980 · #80V108000

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT SPINDLE:KNUCKLE:STEER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHING NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE NUT TO BACK OFF, RESULTING IN JOINT SEPARATION.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT SPINDLE:KNUCKLE:STEER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL PERFORM A TORQUE CHECK OF THE ATTACHING NUT, AND, IF NECESSARY, TIGHTEN IT. IN SOME CASES AN INADEQUATE TORQUE LEVEL MAY HAVE CAUSED BALL STUD OR STEERING KNUCKLE DAMAGE; IF SO, THE AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice