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1995-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood and Chevrolet Caprice recall: lower ball joint

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on January 30, 1996. It covers about 102,403 vehicles.

vehicles affected
102,403
reported
Jan 30, 1996
owners notified
Feb 22, 1996
related complaints
29

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

What is wrong
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Risk
The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.

Recall number 96V018000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about suspension problems.

1995 Cadillac Fleetwood1996 Cadillac Fleetwood1995 Chevrolet Caprice1996 Chevrolet Caprice

Questions about recall 96V018000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood and Chevrolet Caprice lower ball joint?

Yes. Recall 96V018000, reported on January 30, 1996, covers about 102,403 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V018000?

Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.

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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