COACHMEN JIMMY 1995: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Make : COACHMEN | Model : JIMMY | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 1995-01-01 - 1995-01-01 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V080000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1995-04-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-04-24 | Date Added to Database: 1995-04-28 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 271 | ||
Summary:
THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT CONTROL ARM; UPPER; BALL JOINT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |