This condition can cause the ball joint stud to loosen, and fracture resulting in a loss of steering control.

Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Upper Ball Joint

Date Announced
APR 24, 1995
Vehicles Affected
271
NHTSA Campaign #
95V080000
Summary
The upper ball joint nuts were under-torqued resulting in improper seating in the steering knuckle.
Actions
Dealers will retorque the upper ball joint nut on both sides of the vehicle to the correct torque values.
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