NHTSA recall 96V-020 (96V020000)

suspension recall reported January 31, 1996 - about 154,214 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V020000
Also written as: 96V-020
Reported: January 31, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~154,214
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN BE AGGRAVATED BY THE SEVERE DUTY CYCLE OF THESE VEHICLES AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRACTURE COMPLETELY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-020 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Caprice - 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.