1985 GMC C35 RECALL - #91V217000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : LOWER ARM
THE LEFT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK STARTING AT THE REAR FLANGE AND PROGRESSING TO THE BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 GMC C35 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1984 - 8/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
12/18/1991 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/23/1992 |
| # Affected |
166,624 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
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| Description |
THE LEFT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK STARTING AT THE REAR FLANGE AND PROGRESSING TO THE BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM. |
| Consequences |
IF THE BALL JOINT SEPARATES FROM THE CONTROL ARM, A LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL A RESINFORCED BRACE TO THE LEFT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.NOTE: THIS RECALL IS AN EXTENSION OF 88V110000. |
| See also |
1985 GMC C35 Recall for WHEELS, RIM
1985 GMC C35 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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