Vehicle recall 83V066000 · July 7, 1983
Cadillac 6ZZ and Limousine
The nuts which fasten the lower arm balljoint to the steering knuckle may not have been securely tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The nuts which fasten the lower arm balljoint to the steering knuckle may not have been securely tightened.
- Remedy
- Dealer will tighten any loose steering knuckle attaching nuts. If necessary, lower control arm balljoints and steering knuckles will be replaced.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; limousines and commercial chassis.system: suspension; steering knuckle to front arm balljoint nuts.consequences of defect: the nuts could loosen and fall off, causing theballjoint to separate. Should this happen while vehicle is in operation, lossof vehicle control and an accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V066000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 7, 1983
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- July 13, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,959
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cadillac 6ZZ (1981-1983): 1983, 1982, 1981
- Cadillac Limousine (1981-1983): 1983, 1982, 1981
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