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Recall 01V-200

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 to 1997 Chevrolet Blazer and 2 other models: Suspension (front, control arm, upper ball joint).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-200
Reported
June 28, 2001
Vehicles affected
48,600 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. Failure of an upper control arm ball joint assembly could occur due to corrosion.

The risk

This can result in impaired steering or steering loss, or a partial or complete collapse of the front suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace both upper ball joints. Owner notification began september 4, 2001. 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-[removed], GMC at 1-[removed], or oldsmobile at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles