Control arm: lower armRecall 91V-217 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-217 covers 166,624 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a control arm: lower arm problem, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V217000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE LEFT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK STARTING AT THE REAR FLANGE AND PROGRESSING TO THE BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM.
The risk
IF THE BALL JOINT SEPARATES FROM THE CONTROL ARM, A LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
INSTALL A RESINFORCED BRACE TO THE LEFT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.NOTE: THIS RECALL IS AN EXTENSION OF 88V110000.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.