Suspension · NHTSA 08E033000 · Apr 14, 2008
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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,…
Fix: 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.
6,903 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
Fix: Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.
580,000 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging. Should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, they may be injured by the released gases and/or acid.
Fix: Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.
32,149 units potentially affected · Full recall details →