Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problems of the 1999 Volvo S80

The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S80. While accelerating from a stop, the contact felt a thump from the driver side wheel. The failure occurred whenever she accelerated from a stop or decelerated. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the insulation surrounding the wires in the engine compartment were degraded. The vehicle also displayed difficulty when shifting into fourth gear. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact could not shift out of third gear after attempting to accelerate from 40 mph. The failure occurred intermittently and the check engine light began to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in recalls 00v238000 (suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint), 02v096000 (engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan), and 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 78,600 and the current mileage was approximately 79,100.

: the contact stated while driving 60mph on the highway, the vehicle skidded, and pulled to the right without warning. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to side of the road. Upon initial inspection by the contact, the right front tire was partially separated and turned perpendicular from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the tie rod assembly, as well as the entire front suspension needed to be replaced. A NHTSA recall, #00v238000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the front suspension however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The manufacturer was alerted.

Nhtsa recall 00v238000/manufacturer's recall 00 ball joint, parts not available , no date given.

The tires were badly worn as a result of the faulty ball joints which were recalled and repaired (00v-238), consumer purchased new tires and request reimbursement. Nlm.