Component
SUSPENSION
Manufacturer
FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
What Happened
The ball joint assembly is a crucial part of your suspension system, connecting your control arms to your wheels. Federal Mogul made some of these assemblies with the wrong type of nut, which could come loose and cause a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the nut on your ball joint assembly fails, it could separate from the rest of the suspension, making it hard to control your vehicle. This could lead to a crash, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Federal Mogul will replace the faulty assembly with a new one, at no cost to you, as soon as you get the recall notice. You should contact them at 877-489-6659 to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
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