2001 Infiniti I30: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Suspension, Wheels · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 infiniti i30. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle swerved from left to right and the steering made a shaking motion. The failure recurred multiple times. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out. The tire was replaced with a spare until the tire was replaced. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the front passenger and driver side lower control arms needed to be replaced, which caused the tires to blow out. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v146000 (suspension); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 12, 2013 · Suspension · 140,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 infiniti i30. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and there was an abnormal clicking sound heard from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the passenger's side lower control arm was fractured at the bushing, which would have to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number however, was advised by the manufacturer that the the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Oct 25, 2010 · Suspension · 110,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 infiniti i30. The contact stated that his mechanic stated that her vehicle was included in recall 02v146000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower arm). When the contact called the manufacturer, he was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000. Updated 01/06/11. *lj the consumer stated it turned out the part that failed, was not the part included in the recall. Updated 02/28/11

Filed Apr 23, 2010 · Suspension · 118,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 infiniti i30. The contact stated there was a slight shimmy and an unusual knocking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. In addition, there was a slight loss of control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front lower control arm was replaced. The manufacture advised there was a recall on his year, make and model pertaining to the failure (the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v146000: suspension: front: control arm: lower arm) however, the contact was unable to confirm if her vehicle was included with the recall. The failure and current mileages were 118,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2008 · Suspension · 135,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 infiniti i30. The contact heard a knocking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The steering wheel functioned abnormally as well. The vehicle has been taken to a mechanic three times. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v146000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm). The current mileage was 136,800 and failure mileage was 135,000. Updated 02/15/08.