Component
SUSPENSION
Manufacturer
FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
What Happened
The ball joint assembly in your vehicle's suspension system is a crucial part that connects the wheel to the rest of the suspension. In some cases, the nuts that hold it in place might not be the right type, which could lead to a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the nuts fail, the ball joint could loosen and separate, causing a loss of control over your vehicle. This could lead to a crash, which could result in serious injury or damage.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the ball joint assembly and the incorrect nuts with the correct ones, free of charge. You'll get a notice with instructions on how to proceed, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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