Continued operation of car with either condition couldresult in separation of that joint and possible loss of steering control and anaccident.

Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint

Date Announced
APR 18, 1988
Vehicles Affected
3,221
NHTSA Campaign #
88V066000
Summary
Lower control arm to ball joint attachment can become loose. Also, certain cars could have tie rod ball stud nuts that were not properly torqued and could loosen.
Actions
Replace both lower control arms; also, check tie rod ball stud nut torque.
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