Acura, Honda, Isuzu 1996–1998 Suspension recall
Recalled May 10, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V069000 · Acura
Hazard
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.
Units
124,875 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.
Product
Acura ACCORD · Acura CL · Acura OASIS · Acura ODYSSEY · Acura PRELUDE · Acura RL · Acura TL
Manufacturer(s)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Isuzu Motors Limited
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →