General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #79V254000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V254000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 15,981 affected units, SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:UPPER:SHA, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The front suspension upper control arm shaft attaching bolts may loosen on the involved vehicles. The loosened condition of the control arm can result in incorrect front wheel alignment and a noticeable increase in steering effort. If this condition is not corrected the attaching bolts may fall out or pull through the frame bracket. The unattached control arm shaft could chafe against the brake pipe and lead to brake pipe failure.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace the front suspension upper control arm shaft attachment on all suspect vehicles. If the control arm has detached from the shock tower, the brake pipe will be inspected and replaced if damaged.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V254000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1979-12-03T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:independent front control arm:upper:sha

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 15,981

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The front suspension upper control arm shaft attaching bolts may loosen on the involved vehicles. The loosened condition of the control arm can result in incorrect front wheel alignment and a noticeable increase in steering effort. If this condition is not corrected the attaching bolts may fall out or pull through the frame bracket. The unattached control arm shaft could chafe against the brake pipe and lead to brake pipe failure.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will replace the front suspension upper control arm shaft attachment on all suspect vehicles. If the control arm has detached from the shock tower, the brake pipe will be inspected and replaced if damaged.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-s5vb-6ars~dpid

NHTSA ID: 79V254000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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