The issue
THE LEFT AND REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT STUD TO KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT MAY BE INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN AT THE KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT. A LOOSE BALL JOINT STUD COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND TIGHTEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT STUD NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE KNUCKLE(S).
Description (français)
Les joints à rotule des bras de suspension inférieurs arrière droit et gauche présentent un jeu excessif, si bien qu'ils risquent de se défaire. La défectuosité peut entraîner la perte de maîtrise du véhicule et un accident.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Oldsmobile DELTA 88 | 1986 |