Suspension: rearRecall 96V-020 · 1991–1996 Chevrolet Caprice

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 96V-020 covers 154,214 1991–1996 Chevrolet Caprice for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on January 31, 1996.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected154,2141 model

ReportedJan 31, 1996Owners notified Feb 22, 1996

Complaints since41Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 96V020000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN BE AGGRAVATED BY THE SEVERE DUTY CYCLE OF THESE VEHICLES AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRACTURE COMPLETELY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS.

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SINGLE AXLE; REAR; CONTROL ARM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE (SEO 9C1) VEHICLES AND TAXI CABS (SEO 9C6). NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. 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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Caprice1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Built from April 1, 1990 to October 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.