Federal-Mogul Recalls Replacement Control Arm Assemblies for Steering Loss Risk
Federal-Mogul is recalling specific replacement control arm assemblies for Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles because the ball joint can fail, potentially causing loss of steering control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (control arm failure) that can lead to loss of steering control and a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Federal-Mogul Corporation is recalling certain replacement control arm assemblies, part numbers K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, and FA4611X, sold for use on various passenger vehicles. This recall pertains only to replacement parts and does not affect original equipment installed by the vehicle manufacturers.
The defect involves the ball joint on the control arm assembly, which can fail and cause the ball stud to wear through the control arm housing. This failure results in noise and/or separation of the ball stud from the housing. If the ball stud separates, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The affected vehicles include 2006 Chrysler Sebring Convertibles, 1995-2006 Dodge Stratus, 1996-2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedans, 1996-2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertibles, 1995-2000 Chrysler Cirrus, and 1996-2000 Plymouth Breeze. 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- CHRYSLER, DODGE, PLYMOUTH SEBRING CONV, STRATUS, SEBRING SEDAN, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
- Brand
- CHRYSLER
- Manufacturer
- FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension Component
- Affected units
- 22,689
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (6)
- SEBRING CONV
- STRATUS
- SEBRING SEDAN
- SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
- CIRRUS
- BREEZE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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