A fractured ball stud can result in a noticeable shake or shimmy and could cause the affected wheel to tuck inward or outward, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly

Date Announced
JUL 17, 1995
Vehicles Affected
1,300
NHTSA Campaign #
95V134000
Summary
The affected vehicles were built with outer tie rod ends with incorrect taper ball studs. The incorrect tapered ball studs can fracture within 50,000 miles.
Actions
Dealers will inspect the outer tie rod ends and replace the incorrectly tapered ball studs.
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