1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE RECALL - #96V020000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE |
|
| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1990 - 10/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
2/1/1996 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/22/1996 |
| # Affected |
154,214 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
|
|
| Description |
THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN BE AGGRAVATED BY THE SEVERE DUTY CYCLE OF THESE VEHICLES AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRACTURE COMPLETELY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SINGLE AXLE; REAR; CONTROL ARM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE (SEO 9C1) VEHICLES AND TAXI CABS (SEO 9C6). 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for WHEELS
1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for SEAT BELTS
1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
|
| Technical Service Bulletins |
Oct 11, 2002 - 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
Apr 25, 1996 - 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
UNKNOWN
Feb 09, 1995 - 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WIPER CHATTER DURING COLD WEATHER. *TW
|
|