General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V200000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V200000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 48,600 affected units, GM/UPPER CONTROL ARM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. failure of an upper control arm ball joint assembly could occur due to corrosion.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace both upper ball joints. owner notification began september 4, 2001. 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, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V200000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-06-28T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/upper control arm

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 48,600

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01048

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. failure of an upper control arm ball joint assembly could occur due to corrosion.

Consequence Summary: This can result in impaired steering or steering loss, or a partial or complete collapse of the front suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace both upper ball joints. owner notification began september 4, 2001. 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, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01V200000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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