Control arm: upper ball jointRecall 95V-080 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 95V-080 covers 271 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a control arm: upper ball joint problem, reported to NHTSA on April 24, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V080000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The fix
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT CONTROL ARM; UPPER; BALL JOINT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 January 1, 1995 to January 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.