NHTSA Complaint #8018148 — 1996 GMC JIMMY

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8018148
Vehicle	1996 GMC JIMMY
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Date Filed	September 9, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

WHILE HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT TIRES WERE WEARING OUT DUE TO LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, BUT COULDN'T FIND CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

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