NHTSA Complaint #10038089 — 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10038089
Vehicle	1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Date Filed	September 3, 2003
Mileage	86,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS SNAPPED, WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE SPINNING AROUND AND ALMOST IMPACTING A TREE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINTS, BUT NOT FOR THE LOWER.*AK

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