What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1999101
- Recall date
- 26 May 1999
- Make
- Acura, Honda
- Models
- Tl, Rl, Prelude, Accord, Odyssey
- Model years
- 1996 to 1998
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Suspension
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 10,190
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the front suspension lower ball joints may prematurely wear out due to improper finishing of the surface of the spherical portion of the ball joints between the front lower arm and knuckle. Although a loosening ball joint will emit some noise, in the worst case the ball joint may separate without prior warning. A separated ball joint can result in an apparent sudden loss of power, reduced steering control and a possible crash. Correction: The front suspension lower ball joints will be replaced.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1999101.