The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint

Date Announced
JAN 30, 1996
Vehicles Affected
102,403
NHTSA Campaign #
96V018000
Summary
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Actions
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
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