NHTSA Recall 91V217000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Suspension. Reported 1991-12-13. An estimated 166,624 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
IF THE BALL JOINT SEPARATES FROM THE CONTROL ARM, A LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL A RESINFORCED BRACE TO THE LEFT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.NOTE: THIS RECALL IS AN EXTENSION OF 88V110000.
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