Gmc, Chevrolet 1985–1986 Suspension recall
Recalled December 13, 1991 · NHTSA recall 91V217000 · GMC
Hazard
IF THE BALL JOINT SEPARATES FROM THE CONTROL ARM, A LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL A RESINFORCED BRACE TO THE LEFT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM.
Units
166,624 units
Description
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.
What to do
INSTALL A RESINFORCED BRACE TO THE LEFT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM.
Product
GMC C30 · GMC C35 · GMC G30 · GMC G35
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →