1995 Chevrolet Lumina and Chevrolet Monte Carlo recall: lower ball joint
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 21, 1994. It covers about 221 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 221
- reported
- Nov 21, 1994
- owners notified
- Dec 8, 1994
- related complaints
- 46
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- A right-hand lower control arm tapered ball joint mounting hole was incorrectly machined. Movement within this attachment can allow the ball joint stud to fatigue and fracture.
- Risk
- If the ball joint fractured while the vehicle was in motion, loss of steering control to the vehicle can occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the right-hand lower control arm and ball joint stud on all involved vehicles.
Recall number 94V230000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Lumina 1995 1995
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1995 1995
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 46 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 94V230000
Is there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina and Chevrolet Monte Carlo lower ball joint?
Yes. Recall 94V230000, reported on November 21, 1994, covers about 221 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 94V230000?
Dealers will replace the right-hand lower control arm and ball joint stud on all involved vehicles.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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