Key Takeaway

FEDERAL-MOGUL/TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES/STUD SEPARATION by FEDERAL MOGUL CORPORATION was recalled on November 26, 2004. 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...

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FEDERAL-MOGUL/TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES/STUD SEPARATION

Recalled: November 26, 2004 ~95,071 units affected 04E084

Description

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.

Injuries / 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.

Products Affected

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Company Information

FEDERAL MOGUL CORPORATION

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: 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 DA...

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