Carquest Right Lower Ball Joint recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 9, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Advance Stores Company, Incorporated recalls Carquest Right Lower Ball Joint, Left Lower Ball Joint

Recall number

23E038000

Brand / firm

Carquest

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,546 units

Why it was recalled

Ball joint separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Advance Stores Company, Incorporated (Advance) is recalling certain Carquest Left and Right Lower Ball Joints, with part numbers 410-234673 and 410-234674. The ball joint may separate from the steering knuckle.

What to do

Advance will notify owners to have the ball joints replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact Advance customer service at 1-540-561-3509.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.