NHTSA recall 94V-189 (94V189000)

steering recall reported October 4, 1994 - about 206 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V189000
Also written as: 94V-189
Reported: October 4, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~206
Component: steering

What is being recalled

THE RIGHT HAND SPINDLE NUT WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AND OVER TIME, THE SPINDLE CAN FRACTURE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS WOULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE RIGHT HAND FRONT SPINDLE NUT. IF THE SPINDLE NUT IS UNDERTORQUED THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT HAND FRONT WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY AND THE SPINDLE NUT WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-189 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Buick Century - 1994

Oldsmobile Ciera - 1994

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