Issue ID | 498382 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10088045 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | ROADMASTER |
Model Year | 1994 |
File date | 16/08/04 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The consumer was driving 7 mph when the vehicle lost control due to the ball joint dislodging. *ak the lower ball joint failed due to the nut backing off. The ball joint fell out of the knuckle causing the vehicle to collapse and drag on the ground. (recall id number : 96v019000) *tc *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | RUSSELLVILLE, KY |
VIN pattern | 1G4BN52P0RRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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