Recall 91V217000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Defect in 1985-1986 CHEVROLET C30
RECALL This recall affects up to 166,624 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 91V217000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 166,624 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE LEFT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK STARTING AT THE REAR FLANGE AND PROGRESSING TO THE BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM.
Safety Consequence
IF THE BALL JOINT SEPARATES FROM THE CONTROL ARM, A LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL A RESINFORCED BRACE TO THE LEFT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM.
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