Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2006 Acura TL

The contact owns a 2006 Acura Tl. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front passenger side wheel and the vehicle started to veer to the left. The contact discovered that the lower control arm was fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and confirmed that the passenger side lower control arm was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

With no prior warning, no indications of any problems and at speed 2006 Acura Tl with 43k miles experienced lower control arm failure, right front. The failure caused wheel to become disconnected which broke axle and brake line. With no ability to steer, the vehicle crashed into the concrete, center barrier. Air bags deployed and auto ground against concrete to come to a stop. Acura indicates that this will not be covered by warranty as it is caused by a severe impact. The failure was caused by a 2" change in elevation of the pavement.