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GMC C35 Recall 91V217: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

NHTSA campaign 91V217, reported December 13, 1991, 166,624 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V217GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Problem
THE LEFT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK STARTING AT THE REAR FLANGE AND PROGRESSING TO THE BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM.
Risk
IF THE BALL JOINT SEPARATES FROM THE CONTROL ARM, A LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL A RESINFORCED BRACE TO THE LEFT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.NOTE: THIS RECALL IS AN EXTENSION OF 88V110000.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet C3019851986
Chevrolet G3019851986
GMC C3519851986
GMC G3519851986