Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick 1978–1981 Suspension recall
Recalled February 25, 1981 · NHTSA recall 81V025000 · Chevrolet
Remedy
BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units
5,821,160 units
Description
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.
What to do
BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Product
Chevrolet CABALLERO · Chevrolet CENTURY · Chevrolet CUTLASS · Chevrolet EL CAMINO · Chevrolet GRAND PRIX · Chevrolet LEMANS · Chevrolet MALIBU · Chevrolet MONTE CARLO · Chevrolet REGAL
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →