| Make : GMC | Model : JIMMY | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980101 - 19980131 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V053000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980122 | Date Received by ODI: 19980309 | Date Added to Database: 19980319 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 98006 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 72 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM NUTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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