NHTSA Recall 95V080000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Suspension. Reported 1995-04-24. An estimated 271 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT CONTROL ARM; UPPER; BALL JOINT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.