Recall
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — 94V230000
NHTSA ID
94V230000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Monte Carlo
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1994-11-21
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Units Affected
221
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
A RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TAPERED BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. MOVEMENT WITHIN THIS ATTACHMENT CAN ALLOW THE BALL JOINT STUD TO FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
Consequence
IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT STUD ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.