Defect Description For Recall
The Front Suspension Control Arms Were Assembled With Ball Joints Which May Contain Sockets That Were Not Properly Heat-Treated. This May Cause The Socket To Wear Rapidly And Allow The Ball Joint StUD To Separate From The Socket, Causing Either The Left Or Right Wheel Suspension To Collapse.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
C20
Year
1976
Recall Campaign Number
77V098000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And, Where Necessary, Will Replace The Ball Joints Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19740801
End Of Manufacture
19760801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
107584
Date Owners Notified
19770624
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19770622