1995 Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Jimmy recall: upper ball joint
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 24, 1995. It covers about 271 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 271
- reported
- Apr 24, 1995
- owners notified
- Apr 28, 1995
- related complaints
- 54
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint
- What is wrong
- The upper ball joint nuts were under-torqued resulting in improper seating in the steering knuckle.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the ball joint stud to loosen, and fracture resulting in a loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retorque the upper ball joint nut on both sides of the vehicle to the correct torque values.
Recall number 95V080000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Blazer 1995 1995
- GMC Jimmy 1995 1995
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 54 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 95V080000
Is there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Jimmy upper ball joint?
Yes. Recall 95V080000, reported on April 24, 1995, covers about 271 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 95V080000?
Dealers will retorque the upper ball joint nut on both sides of the vehicle to the correct torque values.
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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