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NHTSA recall 94V189000

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Buick Century and 1 more

Reported Oct 4, 1994206 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Jan 1, 1994 – Jan 1, 1994

The defect

The right hand spindle nut was not properly tightened during assembly. This can cause premature wheel bearing failure and over time, the spindle can fracture.

The risk

This would cause the wheel to separate from the axle and result in a vehicle crash.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the torque on the right hand front spindle nut. If the spindle nut IS undertorqued the dealer will replace the right hand front wheel bearing assembly and the spindle nut will be replaced.

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Vehicles in this recall

Buick Century
1994
Oldsmobile Ciera
1994

Notes

System: suspension; independant front; spindle; knuckle; steering.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.