Recall 88V066000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Defect in 1988-1988 BUICK REGAL
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,221 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 88V066000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,221 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
LOWER CONTROL ARM TO BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT CAN BECOME LOOSE. ALSO, CERTAIN CARS COULD HAVE TIE ROD BALL STUD NUTS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Safety Consequence
CONTINUED OPERATION OF CAR WITH EITHER CONDITION COULDRESULT IN SEPARATION OF THAT JOINT AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS; ALSO, CHECK TIE ROD BALL STUD NUT TORQUE.
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