Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint

NHTSA recall 95V080000 · announced April 24, 1995 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 271 units affected

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.

What to do

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 Chevrolet Blazer
• 1995 Gmc Jimmy

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.