Jamco International, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #78E026000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78E026000 by Jamco International, Inc.. Includes 1,551 affected units, SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BAL, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved ball joints were misboxed and may have been installed as replacement equipment in certain vehicles. If the improper ball joints are used, their larger diameter could allow the control arm to crack and fail.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace the lower control arm, if necessary, free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78E026000

Manufacturer: Jamco International, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1978-09-20T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:independent front control arm:lower:bal

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 1,551

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The involved ball joints were misboxed and may have been installed as replacement equipment in certain vehicles. If the improper ball joints are used, their larger diameter could allow the control arm to crack and fail.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will replace the lower control arm, if necessary, free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-s8a7~rqyq_t9cw

NHTSA ID: 78E026000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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