Lexus Lexus: Possible Failure Of Suspension Ball Joint
Recall Summary Lexus is recalling 1,298 vehicles due to lower suspension ball joints that have rough surfaces instead of smooth ones. This roughness can cause the ball joint to wear quickly and potentially separate, affecting vehicle suspension. Affected owners in the United Kingdom will need to have these ball joints replaced.
- Recalling firm
- LEXUS
- Product
- Vehicles: LEXUS LEXUS. Units affected: 1,298
- Reason
- The spherical portions of certain lower suspension ball joints were produced with surfaces which were not smooth. The resulting friction could result in rapid wear and may lead to separation of the ball joint. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the subject ball joints with quality assured examples.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1995-06-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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