Gem Waev mounting screws between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, resulting in ball joint separation from the wheel.
The short version
GEM WAEV LLC reported a problem with the wheels lugs/nuts/bolts/studs. Here is what owners need to know.
The mounting screws between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, resulting in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will tighten the mounting screws, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-971.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 24V-971 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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