Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
CARAVAN
Year
1984
Recall Campaign Number
08E033000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Federal-Mogul Chassis Products
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
6903
Date Owners Notified
20080522
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20080414