Defect Description For Recall
The Left And Right Rear Lower Control Arm Ball Joint StUD To Knuckle Attachment May Have Been Inadequately Tightened. Consequence Of Defect: This Could Allow The Rear Lower Control Arm Ball Joint StUD To Loosen At The Knuckle Attachment. A Loose Ball Joint StUD Could Eventually Break And Separate From The Knuckle. Separation Could Cause A Loss Of Vehicle Control Which Could Result In A Vehicle Crash Without Prior Warning.
Make Of Vehicle
OLDSMOBILE
Model Of Vehicle
88
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
86V122000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Replace And Tighten Both Left And Right Rear Lower Control Arm Ball Joint StUD Nuts.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19850901
End Of Manufacture
19860101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38309
Date Owners Notified
19860922
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19860828