Suspension: upper arm Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile recall

The problem

The front left upper control arm nuts may not have been securely tightened. The nuts may loosen and come off and with continued driving the control arm front bolt may work its way out of position or become displaced.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: steering; front left upper control arm nuts.Consequences of defect: this may cause significant changes in steering controlduring acceleration and cornering. Though steering will not be totally lost,degraded vehicle control could result in an accident.The front left side upper control arm nuts on all involved vehicles will beretightened to specifications at no charge to owner.

What to do

1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 81V073000.
3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.