1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE RECALL - #96V018000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : LOWER BALL JOINT
DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1994 - 9/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
2/1/1996 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/22/1996 |
| # Affected |
102,403 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
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| Description |
DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN. |
| Consequences |
THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE. IF THE BALL JOINT HAS LOOSENED, BOTH THE BALL JOINT AND THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM; LOWER; BALL JOINT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE VEHICLES, TAXI CABS, HEARSE AND LIMOUSINE. NOTE: 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; BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300; OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SPRINGS
1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for AIR BAGS
1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
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