Component
SUSPENSION
Manufacturer
FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
What Happened
The ball joint assembly is a crucial part of your vehicle's suspension system, connecting your wheels to the rest of the car. If it's not installed with the right nut, it could fail, making it hard to steer or control your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the nut comes loose, the ball joint could separate, making it difficult to steer or control your vehicle. This could lead to a loss of vehicle control and potentially cause an accident.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the ball joint assembly with a new, properly assembled one at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice and they'll take care of it.
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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