NHTSA recall 96V019000
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: If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause 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 from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1994 Buick Roadmaster
- 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood
- 1994 Chevrolet Caprice
- 1995 Buick Roadmaster
- 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood
- 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
All model years NHTSA lists
1994 Buick Roadmaster, 1995 Buick Roadmaster, 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 96V019000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.