Make : BUICK | Model : REGAL | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19870601 - 19870901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V066000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19880429 | Date Received by ODI: 19880418 | Date Added to Database: 19880422 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3221 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
LOWER CONTROL ARM TO BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT CAN BECOME LOOSE. ALSO, CERTAIN CARS COULD HAVE TIE ROD BALL STUD NUTS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN. |
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Consequence:
CONTINUED OPERATION OF CAR WITH EITHER CONDITION COULDRESULT IN SEPARATION OF THAT JOINT AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS; ALSO, CHECK TIE ROD BALL STUD NUT TORQUE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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