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NHTSARecalled Dec 1, 1978 · #78V258000

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BAL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

BALL JOINTS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AS REPLACEMENT PARTS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY HEAT-TREATED DURING MANUFACTURE. THESE REPLACEMENT BALL JOINTS MAY BREAK WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BAL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
AUSTIN ROVER CARS NA, INC
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPECT BALL JOINTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice