1994 CHEVROLET K10 RECALL - #94V060000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : LOWER ARM
TRUCKS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME REAR NUT TIGHTENED BELOW THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. LOW TORQUE ON THIS NUT MAY ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSED AND SUBSEQUENTLY FATIGUE AND BREAK. THE BOLT BREAKAGE CAN CAUSE THE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 CHEVROLET K10 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1993 - 12/1/1993 |
| Recalled on |
4/13/1994 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/14/1994 |
| # Affected |
30,148 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
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| Description |
TRUCKS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME REAR NUT TIGHTENED BELOW THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. LOW TORQUE ON THIS NUT MAY ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSED AND SUBSEQUENTLY FATIGUE AND BREAK. THE BOLT BREAKAGE CAN CAUSE THE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS OCCURS, A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD RESULT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME REAR NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM; LOWER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, OR GMC AT 1-313-456-4547. ALSO, PLEASE CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1994 CHEVROLET K10 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1994 CHEVROLET K10 Recall for SEATS
1994 CHEVROLET K10 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1994 CHEVROLET K10 Recall for SEATS
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