General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01I018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01I018000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 0 affected units, GM/UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1996-1997 4-wheel drive chevrolet blazer, gmc jimmy, and oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. some owners have had to pay for replacement of the upper ball joints that have separated. gm is providing a special policy to these owners to cover upper ball joint replacement if the customer followed the recommended maintenance schedule for the chassis lubrication and the vehicle still required the replacement of the upper ball joints due to separation.

Corrective Action

Gm has decided to conduct a customer satisfaction campaign to replace the upper ball joints on affected vehicles. this special policy is for a period of 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the date the vheicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. the upper ball joint replacement, due to separation, will be made at no charge to the customer during this period. owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-862-4389, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, concerning this program.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01I018000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-12-04T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/upper ball joint separation

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 0

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1996-1997 4-wheel drive chevrolet blazer, gmc jimmy, and oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. some owners have had to pay for replacement of the upper ball joints that have separated. gm is providing a special policy to these owners to cover upper ball joint replacement if the customer followed the recommended maintenance schedule for the chassis lubrication and the vehicle still required the replacement of the upper ball joints due to separation.

Consequence Summary: This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle.

Corrective Action: Gm has decided to conduct a customer satisfaction campaign to replace the upper ball joints on affected vehicles. this special policy is for a period of 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the date the vheicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. the upper ball joint replacement, due to separation, will be made at no charge to the customer during this period. owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-862-4389, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, concerning this program.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 01I018000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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