1998 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy and others recall: lower arm
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on March 9, 1998. It covers about 72 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 72
- reported
- Mar 9, 1998
- owners notified
- Jan 22, 1998
- related complaints
- 97
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle equipped with 4-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive. One or both of the attaching nuts for the right-hand lower control arm are under torqued. This can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequent break resulting in separation of the lower control arm from the frame.
- Risk
- This condition can result in a loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and retighten the right-hand lower control arm nuts to the proper torque specification.
Recall number 98V053000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Blazer 1998 1998
- GMC Jimmy 1998 1998
- Oldsmobile Bravada 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 97 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 98V053000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy and others lower arm?
Yes. Recall 98V053000, reported on March 9, 1998, covers about 72 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V053000?
Dealers will inspect and retighten the right-hand lower control arm nuts to the proper torque specification.
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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