EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS FOR USE ON 1986-1990 ACURA LEGENDS
— Recall Campaign #98E031000
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS FOR USE ON 1986-1990 ACURA LEGENDS, 1986-1989 HONDA ACCORD, 1983-1991 HONDA PRELUDE; 1988-1991 HONDA CIVIC/CRX; AND 1990-1993 ACURA INTEGRA MODEL VEHICLES. PREMATURE WEAR OF THE STUD BALL SOCKET RESULTS IN AXIAL LOOSENESS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 45,300 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98E031000
| Manufacturer: | MOOG AUTOMOTIVE |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 06, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98E031000 |
| Units affected: | 45,300 |
- Description:
- EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS FOR USE ON 1986-1990 ACURA LEGENDS, 1986-1989 HONDA ACCORD, 1983-1991 HONDA PRELUDE; 1988-1991 HONDA CIVIC/CRX; AND 1990-1993 ACURA INTEGRA MODEL VEHICLES. PREMATURE WEAR OF THE STUD BALL SOCKET RESULTS IN AXIAL LOOSENESS.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION CAN CONTINUE TO DETERIORATE AND WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN THE BALL JOINT STUD SEPARATING FROM THE HOUSING INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
- Corrective action:
- MOOG WILL REPLACE THESE BALL JOINTS WITH BALL JOINTS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 12, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT BALL JOINTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MOOG AT 1-314-385-3400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).