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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 04:27 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 95V080000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      CHEVROLET / BLAZER     1995      GMC / JIMMY     1995 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: APR 12, 1995 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 95V080000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Potential Number of Units Affected: 271 Summary: THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE. Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES. Notes: SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT CONTROL ARM; UPPER; BALL JOINT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.