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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