Recall
GMC Jimmy — 95V080000
NHTSA ID
95V080000
Make
GMC
Model
Jimmy
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1995-04-24
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Units Affected
271
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES.