Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 1999 Chevrolet S10

While backing into the driveway suddenly and without warning the front right side of the vehicle dropped to the ground. Two week later, on February 26, 2005, while backing around in the driveway the driver's side front dropped to the ground. On both separate times the vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and mechanic confirmed that both lower ball joints broke, and needed to be replaced. Manufacturer was not notified. He, in turn, informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under a recall.