Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E033000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 6903 | 05/22/2008 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/14/2008 | 04/17/2008 | ||||||||
| 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 13387 | 10/01/1999 | 609663 | Vehicles with rear disc brakes may exhibit a squeak in the rear suspension area. *tt | 04/05/2000 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| 15241 | 01/01/2002 | 630024 | Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings. *tt | 04/11/2002 | |
| 15241 | 09/01/2001 | 625783 | Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings. *tt | 12/03/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 8195 | 02/01/2000 | 612409 | Some vehicles built on december 13, 1999, at kansas city assembly plant may exhibit a creaking or grunting type noise from the rear suspension. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 09/15/2005 | 21000 | 3 | 05/31/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated several problems occurred to the vehicle. while driving at 20mph, a humming sound was heard coming from the right side of the vehicle. it was taken to a local independent repair shop where it was discovered both right front and rear wheel bearings needed replaced. the brake rotors on the rear were replaced 5 times within a 6 month period. the heater blower malfunctioned and would not blow hot air. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop were the sensor to the heater blower was replaced. | |||
| 09/18/2002 | 33402 | 1 | |
| While driving at any speed there was a loud noise coming from the driver's side rear wheel. vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the consumer was informed that wheel bearing was defective. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 05/04/2001 | |||
| Rear suspension system was making a loud squeaking noise while traveling. vehicle was inspected by two different dealers, both were able to locate the cause, but unable to correct the probelm. provide any further information on this matter. *ak | |||
| 05/10/2000 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||