Control arm: lower armRecall 74V-159 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 74V-159 covers 11,962 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a control arm: lower arm problem, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V159000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 75-C-01.BUICK CAMPAIGN NO 75-C-1.OLDSMOBILE CAMPAIGNNO 75-C-3.PONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO 75-C-1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIGHT AND LEFTSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET ATTACHMENTS MAY HAVE BEENIMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRAME.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS,SEPARATION OF THE WELD ATTACHMENTS WILL RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT STEERING CHANGEWHICH COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDADDING AN ADDITIONAL WELD AT THE REAR MOUNTING BRACKETS).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.