General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #96V018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V018000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 102,403 affected units, GM/LOWER CONTROL ARM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V018000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1996-01-30T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/lower control arm

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 102,403

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.

Consequence Summary: The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fkd6~5ti2_qt73

NHTSA ID: 96V018000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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