Recall 89E006000: Suspension, Front, Control Arm, Upper Ball Joint

NHTSA recall 89E006000 · announced March 10, 1989 · Dana · 15,356 units affected

The problem

THE UPPER BALL JOINT CASINGS ALL OUTSIDE THE CERTIFIED DESIGN HARDNESS.

The risk

PREMATURE WEAR OF THE CASING AND LOOSENING OR SEPARATIONOF THE BALL FROM THE CASING CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL.THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

THE BALL JOINTS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/UPPER BALL JOINT.VEHICLE CATEGORY: LIGHT TRUCKS, VANS AND PASSENGER CARS.

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