1994 Chevrolet Caprice Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 96V020000Jan 31, 1996154,214 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Chevrolet Caprice 1991–1996

  Reported issue: The rear lower control arm can crack at the rear stabilizer bar attachment.

  Possible consequence: This condition can be aggravated by the severe duty cycle of these vehicles and eventually cause the lower control arm to fracture completely causing a loss of vehicle control without prior warning.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear lower control arms and rear stabilizer bar attachments.

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• 96V019000Jan 30, 1996308 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  Covers: Chevrolet Caprice 1994–1995, Buick Roadmaster 1994–1995, Cadillac Fleetwood 1994–1995

  Reported issue: Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.

  Possible consequence: If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause loss of vehicle control.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.

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• 95V082000Apr 24, 199587,039 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Springs
  Covers: Chevrolet Caprice 1994–1995, Buick Roadmaster 1994–1995, Cadillac Fleetwood 1994–1995

  Reported issue: These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.

  Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a failure of the trottle return spring, if there is excessive friction in the pedal assembly, the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.

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• 94V210000Oct 25, 1994130,581 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
  Covers: Chevrolet Caprice 1994, Buick Roadmaster 1994, Cadillac Fleetwood 1994

  Reported issue: The fuel tank attachment strap fasteners were not properly tightened. The fasteners can completely detach, eventually allowing the fuel tank to sag and the bottom of the tank to strike the roadway.

  Possible consequence: This can result in a fuel tank leak and fire if the leaking fuel is exposed to a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Dealers will retighten the fuel tank strap fasteners.

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• 94V076000Apr 16, 1994139 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
  Covers: Chevrolet Caprice 1994, Buick Roadmaster 1994, Cadillac Fleetwood 1994

  Reported issue: Paint on the wheel mounting surfaces can act as a shim between the wheel and the rotor/drum. As the vehicle is driven, the wheel imbeds into the paint, loosening the lug nut and causing a loss of clamp load.

  Possible consequence: Once clamp load is lost, all tire loads are taken by the wheel studs resulting in a fracture of the wheel studs. This could cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle and could result in a vehicles crash without prior warning.

  Remedy: Dealers will clean the wheel mounting surfaces for all four wheels. Also, the wheel studs will be inspected for damage and will be replaced as necessary.

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• 94V049000Mar 21, 19948,475 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
  Covers: Chevrolet Caprice 1994, Buick Roadmaster 1994, Cadillac Fleetwood 1994

  Reported issue: The engine oil cooler inlet hose may have been installed too close to the steering gear causing chafing. The chafing can eventually wear through the hose's protective sleeve resulting in engine oil leaking onto the engine.

  Possible consequence: If this occurs, the oil leak onto the engine can result in an engine compartment fire.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA99003COOLANT FIRESClosed · Jan 13, 1999
• PE98049COOLANT FIRESClosed · Sep 4, 1998
• EA96022Steering wheel breakageClosed · Sep 24, 1996
• PE96037Sterring wheel breakageClosed · May 16, 1996

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