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NHTSARecalled Apr 24, 1995 · #95V080000

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM UPPER:BAL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM UPPER:BAL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES.

View the official CPSC notice