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NHTSA Campaign ID:
99V069000 Component: Suspension:Independent Front Control Arm:Lower:Ball Joint Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co. |
| Year: 1998 |
Make: Acura |
Model: TL |
Recall Date: 05/10/1999 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 126875 Manufactured: 05/1997 - 09/1997 |
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Defect Summary:
Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case; the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.Consequence Summary: This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.Corrective Summary: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. |
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