Recall 99V069000: Lower Ball Joint Replacement

This recall came out on May 17th, 1999. Strange this is, I didn't know about it until yesterday.

Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worst case, the ball joint would seperate causing the front suspension to collapse.

This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.

Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura 1-800-382-2238. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Now... it doesn't explain which 97 accord's it covers. I'm sure its a certain range of VIN #'s. Anyone have any more information on which vehicles will end up being covered ?

 

is it just 97s or is it for all 5th gens

 

my 95's ball joins went, i took it to my mechanic. That would stink if i could have gotten it done at the dealer for free.

 

one of the ball joints failed on my car about 3 years ago....we didnt get the recall notice...