NHTSA recall 95V-080 (95V080000)
suspension recall reported April 24, 1995 - about 271 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 95V080000
- Also written as
- 95V-080
- Reported
- April 24, 1995
- Vehicles affected
- ~271
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-080 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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