Make : CHEVROLET | Model : CAPRICE | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19900401 - 19951001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V020000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960222 | Date Received by ODI: 19960131 | Date Added to Database: 19960201 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 154214 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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