CERTAIN ZF LEMFORDER TIE ROD BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR VOLVO XC90 PASSENGER
— Recall Campaign #06E062000
CERTAIN ZF LEMFORDER TIE ROD BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR VOLVO XC90 PASSENGER VEHICLES AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CONICAL SURFACE PRESSURES, FATIGUE FRACTURES IN THE BALL JOINT CAN OCCUR.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 453 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
06E062000
| Manufacturer: | ZF LENKSYSTEME |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 10, 2006 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 06E062000 |
| Units affected: | 453 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN ZF LEMFORDER TIE ROD BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR VOLVO XC90 PASSENGER VEHICLES AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CONICAL SURFACE PRESSURES, FATIGUE FRACTURES IN THE BALL JOINT CAN OCCUR.
- Consequeces:
- IF THE BALL JOINT SHOULD FRACTURE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
- Corrective action:
- ZF LEMFORDER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIE ROD BALL JOINT FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ZF LEMFORDER AT 734-416-6200.
- Notes:
- CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.