The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18E049000·Announced 2018-06-27

Federal-Mogul Recalls Specific Tie Rod Ends Due to Steering Separation Risk

Federal-Mogul is recalling specific tie rod ends where the crimped portion may loosen, allowing the assembly to separate and cause a loss of steering.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering linkage separation) that can cause a loss of steering ability and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC is recalling certain tie rod ends sold under NAPA, AC Delco, McQuay-Norris, Raybestos, and Moog brands. The specific part numbers involved are 269-6121, 45A3098, ES4686E, 410-1099, DS300044, DS800980A, and DS800981A. The defect involves the crimped portion of the right-hand outer tie rod replacement part, which may loosen and allow the inner and outer portions of the assembly to separate.

If the inner and outer portions of the tie rod assembly separate, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects approximately 26,118 units. The recall began on August 23, 2018.

Federal-Mogul will notify its distributors, who will provide cards to notify customers who purchased the parts. The right-hand outer tie rods subject to this recall that are installed on vehicles will be replaced at no cost to the vehicle owners. Owners may contact Federal-Mogul customer service at 1-877-489-6659 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering Component
Hazard
Affected units
26,118

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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