Recall 02E013000: Suspension, Front, Control Arm, Lower Ball Joint

NHTSA recall 02E013000 · announced March 18, 2002 · Explorer Procomp · 518 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: EXPLORER PROCOMP UPPER CONTROL / A-ARM KITS (SUSPENSION PARTS) MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 1, 2000, AND MARCH 15, 2002, PART NOS. 6110 AND 6210, FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET SUSPENSION KITS FOR MODERATE TO HEAVY OFF ROAD USE FOR GENERAL MOTORS AND FORD LIGHT TRUCK VEHICLES. THE CORNER OF THE BALL JOINT MOUNTING PLATE IN THE CONTROL / A-ARM ASSEMBLY MAY CRACK OR FRACTURE.

The risk

IF THE BALL JOINT MOUNTING PLATE / CONTROL / A-ARM ASSEMBLY BREAKS WITHOUT WARNING, THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

EXPLORER PROCOMP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EXPLORER PROCOMP AT 800-776-0767.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.