Safety Recall NHTSA · 90V193000 Reported November 14, 1990

Suspension:independent front control arm:lower

General Motors, Llc · Suspension · 237 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
90V193000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
237
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 14, 1990

Defect Summary

Nuts used to attach lower control arms, rear spring and shackle, and rear shock absorbers do not meet specifications and could "strip".

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 90V193000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 90V193000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 90V193000?

NHTSA recall 90V193000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on November 14, 1990. It addresses: Suspension:independent front control arm:lower. The recall affects approximately 237 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 90V193000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.