1996-1998 Acura CL, Acura RL and others recall: lower ball joint
American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on May 10, 1999. It covers about 124,875 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 124,875
- reported
- May 10, 1999
- owners notified
- May 17, 1999
- related complaints
- 136
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V069000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 136 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 99V069000
Is there a recall on the 1996-1998 Acura CL, Acura RL and others lower ball joint?
Yes. Recall 99V069000, reported on May 10, 1999, covers about 124,875 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V069000?
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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