VOLKSWAGEN QUANTUM 2006: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : QUANTUM | Year : 2006 |
| Build Dates : 2006-01-01 - 2007-03-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V615000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-12-10 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-10-01 | Date Added to Database: 2015-10-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B267 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 910 | ||
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Summary:
Pierce Manufacturing "Pierce" is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Lance, Impel, and Quantum vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to March 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, tears in the ball joint protective boots may result in contamination of the ball joints. |
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Consequence:
The contamination may cause premature ball joint failure and the wheel to disengage from the control arm, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
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Remedy:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles for torn ball joint boots. Pierce will also evaluate the ball joint wear. Ball joints with an unexpected level of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B267. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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