If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. If the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint

Summary

Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.

Actions

Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. Vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.

Documents (9)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Fax Acknowledgement
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

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