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NHTSARecalled Dec 1, 1978 · #78V258000

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BAL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

BALL JOINTS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AS REPLACEMENT PARTS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY HEAT-TREATED DURING MANUFACTURE. THESE REPLACEMENT BALL JOINTS MAY BREAK WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BAL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
AUSTIN ROVER CARS NA, INC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPECT BALL JOINTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice