Recall 95V-080
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer and 1 other model: Suspension (front, control arm, upper ball joint).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 95V-080
- Reported
- April 24, 1995
- Vehicles affected
- 271 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Blazer 1995
- GMC Jimmy 1995