Recall 98V-319
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 to 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1 other model: Suspension (rear).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-319
- Reported
- December 15, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 27,083 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of the rear suspension trailing arm bolts can fatigue and break.
The risk
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the rear suspension trailing arm fasteners.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began december 28, 1998. 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] or pontiac at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Cavalier 1996 to 1997
- Pontiac Sunfire 1996 to 1997