OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
98E031000
Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint
Reported Oct 6, 1998 · MOOG AUTOMOTIVE
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS FOR USE ON 1986-1990 ACURA LEGENDS, 1986-1989 HONDA ACCORD, 1983-1991 HONDA PRELUDE; 1988-1991 HONDA CIVIC/CRX; AND 1990-1993 ACURA INTEGRA MODEL VEHICLES. PREMATURE WEAR OF THE STUD BALL SOCKET RESULTS IN AXIAL LOOSENESS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CONTINUE TO DETERIORATE AND WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN THE BALL JOINT STUD SEPARATING FROM THE HOUSING INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
MOOG WILL REPLACE THESE BALL JOINTS WITH BALL JOINTS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 12, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT BALL JOINTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MOOG AT 1-314-385-3400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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