NHTSA recall 96V018000
Suspension · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Why it matters: The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
The fix: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1995 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 96V018000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.