NHTSA Recall 96V018000: Suspension: lower ball joint
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 102,403 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Cadillac Fleetwood.
| NHTSA campaign | 96V018000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Report received | January 30, 1996 |
| Owner notification | February 22, 1996 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Safety risk
The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Notes
System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower; ball joint. Vehicle description: police vehicles, taxi cabs, hearse and limousine. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; buick at 1-800-521-7300; or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 96V018000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.