Plymouth Acclaim (1989) – 08E033000

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

PLYMOUTH

Model Of Vehicle

ACCLAIM

Year

1989

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard