i saw a recall for the '96. check the nhsta website:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.

Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED.
Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.

 

if it is recalled don't u need the warranty for them to fix it for u too???

 

Hmm, I never saw that. Will the dealer replace that even if the car isn't under warranty?

 

defects should be replaced nomatter what.. it could be rusted and they should replace a defect... but.. yeah I've never seen that and I'm having some trouble in that area.... not sure that its that though because I haven't had it checked out yet.. if you get any more info please tell me.. I don't think I've seen this in my owner link.. I'll check that now

 

nothing about it on owner link..

 

yes, by law, acura has to fix the recall problem, IF ITS A RECALL. otherwise, nope, we're shiet out of luck

you should check the NHTSA web site...thats where i got the info.

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/proble...alls/index.cfm

 

why are you all surprised? i posted about this recall awhile back. i had that replaced last year

 

hmm well the recall isn't listed on the NHTSA web site.. where did you hear about it? TLBaller.. did you need proof of the recall when you went up there? I'm thinking if its not listed on the NHTSA site or Acura owner link then my dealer won't know about it..

 

dude, click on the link i put in my previous post. here the NHTSA number: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V069000

click on the link, then "vehicle" under "select the type of search". then input the car year, make, and model. then you'll see a drop down menu of 1 recalled component. select that component and voila, the recall. here is the full web page:

Search for records on
Year: 1996
Make: ACURA
Model: TL
Component: SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT


Recalls


Check to order research. Submit below. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V069000
Component: SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT
Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.



Year: 1996 Make: ACURA Model: TL Recall Date: 05/10/1999

Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 124875
Manufactured: 05/1996 - 08/1996
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.

 

i will be caling a dealership tomorrow

 

i went for a "check engine" light and they said there was a recall on my car b/c of the ball joints. they said they'll do it free b/c its a recall so i was like, "COOL!!" they gave me a free rental car while it was being worked on.

 

962.5TL:
whats going on with this?

 

crap... my car was manufactured in 95 I'm pretty sure.. no coverage

 

where do i check to see when it was manufactured?

 

On my car it says it behind the wood trim on the dash. I'm pretty sure mine was made in 95 also. There has to be an easy way to check though. Maybe in the door jam somewhere?

 

yeah its in the door jam

 

well i called, and they said that you will recieve something in the mail if affects your car. soo i hope i dont get anything from acura

 

Check out http://www.4acura.com/service/updates/
for recall info