1994-1995 Buick Roadmaster, Cadillac Fleetwood and others recall: lower ball joint
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on January 30, 1996. It covers about 308 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 308
- reported
- Jan 30, 1996
- owners notified
- Feb 23, 1996
- related complaints
- 43
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
- If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause 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 from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Recall number 96V019000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Roadmaster 1994-1995 19941995
- Cadillac Fleetwood 1994-1995 19941995
- Chevrolet Caprice 1994-1995 19941995
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 43 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 96V019000
Is there a recall on the 1994-1995 Buick Roadmaster, Cadillac Fleetwood and others lower ball joint?
Yes. Recall 96V019000, reported on January 30, 1996, covers about 308 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V019000?
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, 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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