Control arm: upper armRecall 70V-106 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 70V-106 covers 11,328 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a control arm: upper arm problem, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 1970.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected11,3286 models
ReportedSep 8, 1970Owners notified Aug 27, 1970
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 70V106000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

POSSIBILITY THAT BOLTS USED TO ASSEMBLE UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT TO FRAME MAY BETOO BRITTLE.IF BOLTS BREAK AND PERMIT UPPER ARM OF FRONT SUSPENSION TO BECOMEDETACHED FROM FRAME, WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BYREPLACING BOLTS WITH IMPROVED ONES.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.