Dana Corporation | NHTSA Recall #81E005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81E005000 by Dana Corporation. Includes 3,825 affected units, SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM UPPER:BAL, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The upper housing of the ball joints is oversized and therefore interferes with adjacent surfaces of the upper control arm and does not permit a flush fitting of the upper housing of the ball joint to the upper control arm. Use of these ball joints can result in failure of the attaching bolts.

Corrective Action

Defective ball joints contained in inventories should be returned for replacement free of charge. Vehicles containing defective ball joint assemblies should be taken to the place of original installation for replacement at no charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81E005000

Manufacturer: Dana Corporation

Report Received Date: 1981-05-27T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:independent front control arm upper:bal

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 3,825

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The upper housing of the ball joints is oversized and therefore interferes with adjacent surfaces of the upper control arm and does not permit a flush fitting of the upper housing of the ball joint to the upper control arm. Use of these ball joints can result in failure of the attaching bolts.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Defective ball joints contained in inventories should be returned for replacement free of charge. Vehicles containing defective ball joint assemblies should be taken to the place of original installation for replacement at no charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-236w~3x2y.pwjf

NHTSA ID: 81E005000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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