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NHTSA Campaign 23E038000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Issued by Advance Stores Company, Incorporated · Reported May 9, 2023 · 1,546 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Advance Stores Company, Incorporated (Advance) is recalling certain Carquest Left and Right Lower Ball Joints, with part numbers 410-234673 and 410-234674. The ball joint may separate from the steering knuckle.

Consequence

Ball joint separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Advance will notify owners to have the ball joints replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact Advance customer service at 1-540-561-3509.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CARQUEST LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT 1,546
CARQUEST RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT 1,546

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23E038000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.