Federal-mogul Chassis Products | NHTSA Recall #08E033000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E033000 by Federal-mogul Chassis Products. Includes 6,903 affected units, AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E033000
Manufacturer: Federal-mogul Chassis Products
Report Received Date: 2008-04-14T00:00:00
Subject: Aftermarket ball joint assemblies
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 6,903

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-9zwg.zwjt-d2ah
NHTSA ID: 08E033000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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