Safety Recall NHTSA · 94V189000 Reported October 4, 1994

Suspension:independent front spindle:knuckle:steer

General Motors, Llc · Steering · 206 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
94V189000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
206
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 4, 1994

Defect Summary

The right hand spindle nut was not properly tightened during assembly. This can cause premature wheel bearing failure and over time, the spindle can fracture.

Safety Consequence

This would cause the wheel to separate from the axle and result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the torque on the right hand front spindle nut. If the spindle nut is undertorqued the dealer will replace the right hand front wheel bearing assembly and the spindle nut will be replaced.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 94V189000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 94V189000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 94V189000?

NHTSA recall 94V189000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 4, 1994. It addresses: Suspension:independent front spindle:knuckle:steer. The recall affects approximately 206 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 94V189000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.