Recall 84E025000: Suspension, Front, Control Arm, Lower Ball Joint

NHTSA recall 84E025000 · announced November 13, 1984 · Ross · 962 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

BALL JOINTS WILL BE REPLACED AND FRONT WHEELS WILL BE ALIGNED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

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