Recall 96V-019
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1994 to 1995 Buick Roadmaster and 2 other models: Suspension (front, control arm, lower ball joint).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-019
- Reported
- January 30, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 308 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
The risk
If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause loss of vehicle control.
The fix
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower; ball joint. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles exported to guam and puerto rico. 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-[removed], buick at 1-[removed], or cadillac at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Buick Roadmaster 1994 to 1995
- Cadillac Fleetwood 1994 to 1995
- Chevrolet Caprice 1994 to 1995