NHTSA recall 93V-157 (93V157000)

suspension recall reported September 24, 1993 - about 39 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V157000
Also written as: 93V-157
Reported: September 24, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~39
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION'S SPECIFICATION FOR WELD INTEGRITY AND THE AFFECTED WELD CAN FAIL CAUSING THE FRONT OF THE CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURS, THE AFFECTED TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN MOVESUBSTANTIALLY FROM ITS DESIGNED POSITION AND STEERING CONTROL CAN BE SEVERELYIMPAIRED WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSTALL REVISED SUSPENSION SUPPORTS WITH ADEQUATE WELD INTEGRITY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-157 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Beretta - 1994

Chevrolet Corsica - 1994

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