Dana Corporation | NHTSA Recall #82E012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 82E012000 by Dana Corporation. Includes 60,464 affected units, SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM UPPER:BAL, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

There is a possibility that the required torque to tighten the upper ball joint into the upper control arm cannot be reached, because of a manufacturing defect in the size of the ball case thread of the upper ball joints. The thread may be too small.

Corrective Action

The vehicle will be inspected to see if it contains the defective upper ball joint assembly. All defective upper ball joint assemblies should be returned to the manufacturer to be replaced with a defect-free upper ball joint assembly at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 82E012000

Manufacturer: Dana Corporation

Report Received Date: 1982-05-26T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:independent front control arm upper:bal

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 60,464

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: There is a possibility that the required torque to tighten the upper ball joint into the upper control arm cannot be reached, because of a manufacturing defect in the size of the ball case thread of the upper ball joints. The thread may be too small.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The vehicle will be inspected to see if it contains the defective upper ball joint assembly. All defective upper ball joint assemblies should be returned to the manufacturer to be replaced with a defect-free upper ball joint assembly at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wzgu-hhq7~cfua

NHTSA ID: 82E012000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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