Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer
AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
What Happened
The lower ball joint in your vehicle is a critical part of the front suspension system. It connects the control arm to the steering knuckle, allowing your vehicle to move smoothly. But in some 2004-2008 Acura TL models, the wrong ball joint was installed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wrong ball joint fails, it could break free from the control arm, causing the front suspension to collapse. This could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the incorrect ball joint with the correct one, at no cost to you. They will contact you to schedule the repair once they've identified that your vehicle was mistakenly fitted with the wrong part.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
AFFINIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS, NAPA PART NO. 2601662, THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MISTAKENLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 - 2008 ACURA TL VEHICLES DUE TO A MISTAKE IN A NAPA AND NAPA DEALERS' PARTS APPLICATION CATALOGUE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
MISAPPLICATION OF THIS PART COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
AFFINIA IS WORKING WITH NAPA TO IDENTIFY ANY OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS PART MISTAKENLY INSTALLED ON TO AN ACURA TL VEHICLE, AND WILL REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA GROUP'S WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR AT 1-815-759-7757.
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