Recall 98V-053: 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 1998 GMC Jimmy and 1 more

The problem

Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle equipped with 4-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive. One or both of the attaching nuts for the right-hand lower control arm are under torqued. This can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequent break resulting in separation of the lower control arm from the frame.

The risk

This condition can result in a loss of vehicle control.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and retighten the right-hand lower control arm nuts to the proper torque specification.

Notes

Gm recall no. 98006.owner/dealer notification began january 22, 1998.these vehicles were in-transit or very recently delivered to dealerships.customers receiving these vehicles before january 22, 1998, were contacted by the selling dealer to return their vehicle for the service procedure.owners who were not contacted by their dealer within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1022, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

Vehicles in this recall

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-053?

Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle equipped with 4-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive. One or both of the attaching nuts for the right-hand lower control arm are under torqued. This can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequent break resulting in separation of the lower control arm from the frame.

How is recall 98V-053 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and retighten the right-hand lower control arm nuts to the proper torque specification.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.