NHTSA recall 98V-053 (98V053000)

suspension recall reported March 9, 1998 - about 72 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V053000
Also written as: 98V-053
Manufacturer number: 98006
Reported: March 9, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~72
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE OR ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE. ONE OR BOTH OF THE ATTACHING NUTS FOR THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM ARE UNDER TORQUED. THIS CAN ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSEN AND SUBSEQUENT BREAK RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM NUTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-053 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chevrolet Blazer - 1998

GMC Jimmy - 1998

Oldsmobile Bravada - 1998

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

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