1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE RECALL - #96V020000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for WHEELS
1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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| 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
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