NHTSA-Equipment2002-04-05
WORLDPAC — WORLDPAC/BALL JOINTS
WORLDPAC
Hazard
THESE EFFECTS IN TURN CAN CAUSE MISALIGNMENT OF THE BALL JOINT WITHIN THE HOUSING POTENTIALLY CAUSING IT TO FAIL. A BALL JOINT FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
WORLDPAC'S DISTRIBUTORS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECT BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WORLDPAC AT 510-742-8900.
Affected count
1530
Products
WORLDPAC/BALL JOINTS
Official notice
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