OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

84E025000

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

Reported Nov 13, 1984 · TRW AUTOMOTIVE PROD.,INC

Summary

POOR METALLIC COMPOUND USED TO CONSTRUCT BALL JOINTS. THESE BALL JOINTS MAY WEAR IN A SHORT TIME UNDER NORMAL OPERATION. WORN BALL JOINTS MAY CAUSE A SEPARATION OF PARTS IN THE BALL JOINT HOUSING.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

BALL JOINTS WILL BE REPLACED AND FRONT WHEELS WILL BE ALIGNED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENTCOULD RESULT.NOTE: DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS REQUIRE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT.

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