1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE RECALL - #96V019000
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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1993 - 12/1/1994 |
| Recalled on |
2/1/1996 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/23/1996 |
| # Affected |
308 |
| 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 |
IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENS, FATIGUES AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE, IT COULD CAUSE 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 FROM THE KNUCKLE, BOTH THE BALL JOINT AND THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM; LOWER; BALL JOINT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EXPORTED TO GUAM AND PUERTO RICO. 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 1-800-222-1022, 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 |
1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SPRINGS
1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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