NHTSA Complaint #10278063 — 2001 LINCOLN LS SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10278063
Vehicle	2001 LINCOLN LS
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Date of Incident	July 21, 2009
Date Filed	July 23, 2009
Mileage	66,700 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD, AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLT FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V359001 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT WILL HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 66,700. UPDATED 08/28/09 *BF UPDATED 08/31/09.*JB

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