Austin Rover Cars Na, Inc | NHTSA Recall #78V258000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V258000 by Austin Rover Cars Na, Inc. Includes 22,714 affected units, SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BAL, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ball joints installed on the involved vehicles as replacement parts may have been incorrectly heat-treated during manufacture. These replacement ball joints may break without prior warning, causing the suspension to collapse.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the suspect ball joints at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V258000

Manufacturer: Austin Rover Cars Na, Inc

Report Received Date: 1978-12-01T00:00:00

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

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 22,714

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Ball joints installed on the involved vehicles as replacement parts may have been incorrectly heat-treated during manufacture. These replacement ball joints may break without prior warning, causing the suspension to collapse.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the suspect ball joints at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-n8sf-7uc5.45hn

NHTSA ID: 78V258000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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