NHTSA recall 88V066000
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Buick Regal
Reported Apr 18, 19883,221 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Jun 1, 1987 – Sep 1, 1987
The defect
Lower control arm to ball joint attachment can become loose. also, certain cars could have tie rod ball stud nuts that were not properly torqued and could loosen.
The risk
Continued operation of car with either condition couldresult in separation of that joint and possible loss of steering control and anaccident.
The remedy
Replace both lower control arms; also, check tie rod ball stud nut torque.