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NHTSA recall 83V042000

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm

Chevrolet Cavalier and 1 more

Reported Apr 19, 1983312 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Sep 1, 1982 – Sep 1, 1982

The defect

The left front suspension control arm which supports the front wheel, brake and steering assembly, may come loose at its mounting bracket. This IS due to possible inadequate welding of the bracket.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the left front suspension support assembly at no cost.

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Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; left front suspension control arm.consequences of defect: if these welds break, loss of steering control, brakemalfunction and a vehicle accident could result.note: in the event of weld separation, the control arm will make a loudclunking noise which will be particularly noticeable during brake applicationand acceleration. If these noises are ignored, the control arm may eventuallyfail and an accident could follow.