A separation could result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a crash.

Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Arm

Date Announced
APR 12, 2001
Vehicles Affected
30,476
Oldsmobile Recall #
01034
NHTSA Campaign #
01V126000
Summary
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.
Actions
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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