NHTSA recall 95V-025 (95V025000)

suspension recall reported February 16, 1995 - about 21,340 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V025000
Also written as: 95V-025
Reported: February 16, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~21,340
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH WELDS MISSING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES CAUSING EXCESSIVE LOADS ON THE EXISTING WELDS.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE FRONTBUSHING SLEEVE SUBASSEMBLY FROM THE CONTROL ARM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH LEFT-HAND AND RIGHT-HAND FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE ALL CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES FOUND WITH OMITTED WELDS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-025 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Cavalier - 1995

Pontiac Sunfire - 1995

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