Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer
AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
What Happened
Your ACURA TL's front suspension has a part called the lower ball joint, which connects the control arm to the wheel. Unfortunately, some of these parts were mistakenly installed in your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If this part fails, it could break loose and collapse the front suspension, making it hard to control your vehicle. This could lead to a crash, especially if you're driving at high speeds or on uneven roads.
Free Fix
Your NAPA dealer will replace the mistakenly installed ball joint for free, as soon as they can verify that it was installed in your vehicle. You should contact them at 1-815-759-7757 to arrange for the repair.
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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