NHTSA Complaint #764727 — 1996 GMC JIMMY

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	764727
Vehicle	1996 GMC JIMMY
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Date of Incident	July 25, 2002
Date Filed	July 29, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

THE LOWER BALL JOINTS MOVE EXCESSIVELY (APPROX 1-1.5 INCHES) AND ARE WITHIN 1 MONTH OF BREAKING AND CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT RISKING MY LIFE.*JB

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