NHTSA recall 94V-230 (94V230000)

suspension recall reported November 21, 1994 - about 221 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V230000
Also written as: 94V-230
Reported: November 21, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~221
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

A RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TAPERED BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. MOVEMENT WITHIN THIS ATTACHMENT CAN ALLOW THE BALL JOINT STUD TO FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE CAN OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT STUD ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-230 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Lumina - 1995

Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1995

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