| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: EA88007 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: CHEVROLET |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: P30 | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1986 |
| Component Name: SUSPENSION | Manufacturer's Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Date Opened: Nov, 06 1987 | Date Closed: Oct, 24 1988 |
| Subject: LOWER CONTROL ARM | Summary: Summary of information from manufacturer:manufacturer is in receipt ofone complaint and five field reports.product report analysis states "thelower control arm from waggoner corporation appears to have a small radiusat the transition of the side wall to the ball stud nose.current stampingsource, s.k.d., also has a small radius in the same area.s.k.d. haschanged the trim to increase the radius to 1 inch and provide additionalstrength in the ball stud area."analysis:failure data indicates the left control arm and diesel engineapplication are over represented.all known failures have occurred at lowspeeds, or have been located as a result of an increase in the frequency ofmaintenance inspections.ball joint separation could result in collapse offront wheel suspension and loss of vehicle control.action: ir to gm sent 11/19/87 contact fleet owners.=== |
