General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V328000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V328000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 41,477 affected units, GM/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT INTERFERENCE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain minivans have an interference condition between the lower ball joint rubber boot and the steering knuckle (both left/right sides), which could result in cutting of the boot that is intended to seal the ball joint. if the lower ball joint boot were cut, contamination from the road (salt, dirt, water, etc.) could enter the ball socket area of the ball joint causing the joint to wear out too quickly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the steering knuckles. owner notification is expected to begin on april 8, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V328000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2003-09-12T00:00:00
Subject: Gm/lower ball joint boot interference
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 41,477

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03044
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain minivans have an interference condition between the lower ball joint rubber boot and the steering knuckle (both left/right sides), which could result in cutting of the boot that is intended to seal the ball joint. if the lower ball joint boot were cut, contamination from the road (salt, dirt, water, etc.) could enter the ball socket area of the ball joint causing the joint to wear out too quickly.
Consequence Summary: The steering knuckle could separate from the lower control arm, dropping down the affected corner of the vehicle. the coil spring would push the control arm down into contact with the ground, creating a drag that would slow the vehicle. the driver could have difficulty in maintaining the directional control of the vehicle. in addition, the affected wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle if forces resulting from the wheel's dragging action were sufficient to fracture the tie rod end and upper ball joint connections. separation of the wheel assembly would also sever that wheel's hydraulic brake hose, resulting in lost braking performance from the front brake system. vehicle stopping distance would increase, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the steering knuckles. owner notification is expected to begin on april 8, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-epcd-iud6_tris
NHTSA ID: 03V328000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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