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September 17, 2013 Service bulletin

A clunk is heard in the front suspension while driving over irregular surfaces and in hot weather

Honda technical service bulletin A12-082 for 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2012-2013 Honda Crosstour and 2010-2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.

Bulletin number
A12-082
Component
Suspension
Summary
Service bulletin - a clunk is heard in the front suspension while driving over irregular surfaces and in hot weather. The noise goes away temporarily when the vehicle is lifted in the air (the suspension is allowed to hang) and then returned to the ground. Replace both of the front lower ball joints with updated service parts made to address this specific symptom.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 97 complaints in the suspension category.

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