Defect Description For Recall
Affinia Is Recalling Certain Aftermarket Front Suspension Lower Ball Joints, Napa Part No. 2601662, That May Have Been Mistakenly Installed In Certain Model Year 2004 – 2008 Acura TL Vehicles Due To A Mistake In A Napa And Napa Dealers’ Parts Application Catalogue.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
TL
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
11E022000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Effect Of Defect
Misapplication Of This Part Could Lead To Separation Of The Ball Joint From The Lower Control Arm And Collapse Of The Front Suspension, Which Could Potentially Cause A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Affinia Is Working With Napa To Identify Any Owners That Have Had This Part Mistakenly Installed On To An Acura TL Vehicle, And Will Replace The Part Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On July 20, 2011. Owners May Contact Affinia Group’S Warranty Administrator At 1-815-759-7757.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Affinia Group, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
150
Date Owners Notified
20110720
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20110622