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Chevrolet Celebrity Recall 88V048: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

NHTSA campaign 88V048, reported April 1, 1988, 3,428 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V048GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Problem
FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET COULD DEVELOP METAL CRACKS.
Risk
THESE CRACKS MAY RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE LOWERCONTROL ARM. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT INLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSPECT ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ENGINE CRADLE ASSEMBLY ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/LOWER CONTROL FRONT ARM BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CAR

Affected vehicles

Buick Century1988
Chevrolet Celebrity1988
Pontiac 60001988