Recall 04E084000: Steering, Linkages, Tie Rod Assembly

NHTSA recall 04E084000 · announced November 26, 2004 · Federal Mogul · 95,071 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

SOME OF THESE PARTS WILL EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR AND CAN RESULT IN STUD SEPARATION FROM THE ASSEMBLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.