Safety Recall NHTSA · 11E022000 Reported June 22, 2011

Lower ball joint/replacement equipment

Affinia Group, Inc. · Suspension · 150 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11E022000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
150
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 22, 2011

Defect Summary

Affinia is recalling certain aftermarket front suspension lower ball joints, napa part no. 2601662, that may have been mistakenly installed in certain model year 2004 - 2008 acura tl vehicles due to a mistake in a napa and napa dealers' parts application catalogue.

Safety Consequence

Misapplication of this part could lead to separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm and collapse of the front suspension, which could potentially cause a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Affinia is working with napa to identify any owners that have had this part mistakenly installed on to an acura tl vehicle, and will replace the part free of charge. the safety recall began on july 20, 2011. owners may contact affinia group's warranty administrator at 1-815-759-7757.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Affinia Group, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11E022000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11E022000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11E022000?

NHTSA recall 11E022000 was issued by Affinia Group, Inc. on June 22, 2011. It addresses: Lower ball joint/replacement equipment. The recall affects approximately 150 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Affinia Group, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11E022000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.