Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The lower control arm brackets in your vehicle's front suspension are the parts that connect the lower control arm to the frame. In certain situations, these brackets can break, separating the control arm from the frame.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bracket breaks, the control arm can separate from the frame, making it impossible to control your vehicle. This could lead to a crash, putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will replace both left and right front lower control arm brackets for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and contact the dealer if you don't receive the free remedy in a reasonable time.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE. THIS FRACTURE COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN BY TELEPHONE ON APRIL 4, 2001. THE FOLLOWUP LETTER TO CONSUMERS WAS MAILED MAY 3, 2001. 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, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
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