Recall 96V-020
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1991 to 1996 Chevrolet Caprice: Suspension (rear).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-020
- Reported
- January 31, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 154,214 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Dealers will replace both rear lower control arms and rear stabilizer bar attachments.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Caprice 1991 to 1996