pbslmo
October 14th, 2005, 01:59 PM
Because of the hacker I don't know who had a question on the ball joints. I responded to yesterday and I was going to post it today on that thread. So here it is:
Got this from Progressive Ins, site and I had also saw this on Carfax.com when I was checking out a 02 Ls.
NHTSA Campaign Number : 00V359001
Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.
Possible Consequece:
If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and, ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. If the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. Vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.
Got this from Progressive Ins, site and I had also saw this on Carfax.com when I was checking out a 02 Ls.
NHTSA Campaign Number : 00V359001
Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.
Possible Consequece:
If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and, ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. If the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. Vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.