266:118 Steering and Suspension Standards. –
I. No vehicle shall be operated on the ways of this state if, upon inspection, any of the following conditions are found:
(a) Steering linkage free-play exceeds the manufacturer's specifications.
(b) Any wheel bearing that is not within the manufacturer's tolerance for looseness.
(c) Any ball joint is broken, cracked, or exceeds the manufacturer's specifications.
II. For purposes of this section, "manufacturer's specifications" means the tolerances and standards established by the original equipment manufacturer for the safe operation of the specified system or component.