NHTSA recall 94V-115 (94V115000)

steering recall reported June 24, 1994 - about 65 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V115000
Also written as: 94V-115
Reported: June 24, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~65
Component: steering

What is being recalled

THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH OVERTORQUED DRIVE AXLE SPINDLE NUTS. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE LOADS ON THE SPINDLE NUT AND DRIVE AXLE RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE DRIVE AXLE OR THE SPINDLE NUT. FAILURE OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE TIRE-WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE DRIVE AXLE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT-HAND AND RIGHT-HAND DRIVE AXLES, BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLIES, SPINDLE NUTS, AND WASHERS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES. CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALERS WILL REPLACE LEFT-HAND AND RIGHT-HAND DRIVE AXLES, BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLIES, SPINDLE NUTS, AND WASHERS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-115 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Cavalier - 1994

Pontiac Sunbird - 1994

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