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  Defect Investigation of Ball Joint Failure

Investigation of Ball Joint Failure

Subject: Ball joint failure
Components covered:
  • Steering
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Aug. 13, 1998. It was closed on Dec. 18, 1998. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Alleged that the front suspension may collapse due to failure of the lower control arm ball joint and cause a loss of vehicle control
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1996 Ford Crown Victoria

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