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1995 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire recall: lower arm

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on February 16, 1995. It covers about 21,340 vehicles.

vehicles affected
21,340
reported
Feb 16, 1995
owners notified
Feb 15, 1995
related complaints
18

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

What is wrong
These vehicles have been built with welds missing from the front suspension lower control arm assemblies causing excessive loads on the existing welds.
Risk
This condition can result in separation of the frontbushing sleeve subassembly from the control arm increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both left-hand and right-hand front suspension lower control arm assemblies and replace all control arm assemblies found with omitted welds.

Recall number 95V025000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about suspension problems.

1995 Chevrolet Cavalier1995 Pontiac Sunfire

Questions about recall 95V025000

Is there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire lower arm?

Yes. Recall 95V025000, reported on February 16, 1995, covers about 21,340 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 95V025000?

Dealers will inspect both left-hand and right-hand front suspension lower control arm assemblies and replace all control arm assemblies found with omitted welds.

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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