NHTSA recall 99V-069 (99V069000)

suspension recall reported May 10, 1999 - about 124,875 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V069000
Also written as: 99V-069
Reported: May 10, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~124,875
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-069 when calling a dealer.

Affected 6 models

Acura CL - 1997, 1998

Acura RL - 1996, 1997, 1998

Acura TL - 1996, 1997, 1998

Honda Accord - 1997, 1998

Honda Odyssey - 1997, 1998

Honda Prelude - 1996, 1997, 1998

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.