Recall - Lower Ball Joint Replacement: Overview

99-039

March 21, 2001

Applies To:
1997-98 Accord - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
1996-98 Prelude - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
1997-98 Odyssey - See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Safety Recall:
Lower Ball Joints
(Supersedes 99-039, dated June 29, 1999)

Updated information is shown by asterisks and black bars.

BACKGROUND

Certain vehicles were manufactured with front suspension lower ball joints that may prematurely wear out. In the worst case, the ball joints would separate without prior warning, causing the front suspension to collapse.








VEHICLES AFFECTED

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION





All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of this recall. An example of the customer notification is shown in this service bulletin.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the front suspension lower ball joints.

PARTS INFORMATION

Ball Joint Kit, Accord and Odyssey:

P/N 04510-S84-000, H/C 6194054

Ball Joint Kit, Prelude:

P/N 04510-5L5-000, H/C 6194039








REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS

Heavy-Duty Hub Puller: Snap-on P/N CJ-129 Old Forge P/N 2518

NOTE:
Heavy-duty hub pullers can be purchased through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program at (888) 424-6857.

Ball Joint Remover/Installer Tool Set:

The individual tools do not have tool numbers; each tool is stamped with a letter for reference.





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Failed Part: Accord, Odyssey
P/N 04510-S84-000
H/C 6194054

Prelude
P/N 04510-5L5-000
H/C 6194039

Defect Code: 297

Contention Code: K59

Skill Level: Repair Technician





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