NHTSA Recall 10E059000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMDec 27, 2010· FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
Summary
FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
Consequence
IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Chrysler | Cirrus |
| 2000 | Chrysler | Sebring Convertible |
| 2000 | Chrysler | Sebring Sedan |
| 2000 | Dodge | Stratus |
| 2001 | Dodge | Stratus |
| 2002 | Dodge | Stratus |
| 2003 | Dodge | Stratus |
| 2004 | Dodge | Stratus |
| 2005 | Dodge | Stratus |
| 2006 | Dodge | Stratus |