OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
04E084000
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Reported Nov 26, 2004 · FEDERAL MOGUL CORPORATION
Summary
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 3, 2003, AND NOVEMBER 9, 2004, AND FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT TIE RODS HAVE A PIVOT SOCKET WHICH CAN PROVIDE INSUFFICIENT RETENTION OF THE STUD.
Consequence
SOME OF THESE PARTS WILL EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR AND CAN RESULT IN STUD SEPARATION FROM THE ASSEMBLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 314-977-0300.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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