Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Aftermarket Ball Joints For Use On 1986-1990 Acura Legends, 1986-1989 Honda Accord, 1983-1991 Honda Prelude; 1988-1991 Honda Civic/Crx; And 1990-1993 Acura Integra Model Vehicles. Premature Wear Of The StUD Ball Socket Results In Axial Looseness.
Make Of Vehicle
MOOG
Model Of Vehicle
BALL JOINT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
98E031000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Continue To Deteriorate And Will Eventually Result In The Ball Joint StUD Separating From The Housing Increasing The Risk Of Loss Of Vehicle Control.
Fix Defect
Moog Will Replace These Ball Joints With Ball Joints From Another Supplier.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Moog Automotive
Start Of Manufacture
19960101
End Of Manufacture
19970531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
45300
Date Owners Notified
19981012
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Moog Automotive
Date Report Received
19981006