NUTS USED TO ATTACH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE
— Recall Campaign #90V193000
NUTS USED TO ATTACH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD "STRIP".
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 237 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
90V193000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 14, 1990 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 90V193000 |
| Units affected: | 237 |
- Description:
- NUTS USED TO ATTACH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD "STRIP".
- Consequeces:
- STRIPPING OF THE NUTS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD REDUCECLAMP LOAD ON LOWER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE ARM TO DETACH, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT NUTS AS WELL AS REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUTS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS