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Recall 01V-121

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 to 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra and 1 other model: Suspension (front, control arm, lower ball joint).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-121
Reported
April 11, 2001
Vehicles affected
8,100 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the ball joint assembly in the rear knuckle, where the lower control arm attaches, is displaced longitudinally from its installed position, it can cause higher stress levels in the knuckle casting. If this occurs, the casting could fracture, allowing the corner of the vehicle to drop, and the lower control arm could contact the inside of the rear wheel.

The risk

In some cases, directional control of the vehicle could be reduced.

The fix

Dealers will replace both rear suspension knuckles. Owner notification began april 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles