Control arm: lower ball jointRecall 88V-066 · 1988 Buick Regal
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-066 covers 3,221 1988 Buick Regal for a control arm: lower ball joint problem, reported to NHTSA on April 18, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V066000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
LOWER CONTROL ARM TO BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT CAN BECOME LOOSE. ALSO, CERTAIN CARS COULD HAVE TIE ROD BALL STUD NUTS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
The risk
CONTINUED OPERATION OF CAR WITH EITHER CONDITION COULDRESULT IN SEPARATION OF THAT JOINT AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS; ALSO, CHECK TIE ROD BALL STUD NUT TORQUE.
SYSTEM: STEERING/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1987 to September 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.