Safety Recall NHTSA · 98E032000 Reported October 6, 1998

Moog/idler arms

Q: What is recall 98E032000?

NHTSA recall 98E032000 was issued by Moog Automotive on October 6, 1998. It addresses: Moog/idler arms. The recall affects approximately 95 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Moog Automotive · Steering · 95 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98E032000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Moog Automotive

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

October 6, 1998

Defect Summary

Equipment description: aftermarket idler arms for use on 1986 1/2 - 1995 nissan trucks with 2-wheel drive. a tapered hole in the linkage end is too small in diameter so that the stud in the center link will not install to the correct depth. it would be impossible to install the cotter pin.

Safety Consequence

Without the cotter pin, it is possible that the nut could loosen in service or that the stud in the center link could be damaged during the tightening process. If the arm disconnects at this pivot point, the center link will be allowed to drop out of its proper position, causing disruption to the steering.

Corrective Action

Moog will replace these idler arms with idler arms from another supplier.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Moog Automotive dealer and reference recall ID 98E032000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 98E032000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98E032000?

NHTSA recall 98E032000 was issued by Moog Automotive on October 6, 1998. It addresses: Moog/idler arms. The recall affects approximately 95 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Moog Automotive dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98E032000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.