SYS ONLINE INGEST 3 hours ago SOURCE NHTSA · TC BUILD v0.0.29
Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ Canada/ Amc/ 1979095

Amc · Canada · High

Amc Pacer: Not Entered

Affects Amc Pacer · 1978 — about 762 vehicles.

The hazard

VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH METALLURGICALLY DEFICIENT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES. THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN HIGHER WEAR RATE AND A CORRESPONDING REDUCTION IN PULL-OUT STRENGTH THAT COULD LEAD TO THE LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational