Safety Recall NHTSA · 08E033000 Reported April 14, 2008

Aftermarket ball joint assemblies

Federal-mogul Chassis Products · N/A · 6,903 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08E033000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6,903
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 14, 2008

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Federal-mogul Chassis Products dealer and reference recall ID 08E033000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08E033000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08E033000?

NHTSA recall 08E033000 was issued by Federal-mogul Chassis Products on April 14, 2008. It addresses: Aftermarket ball joint assemblies. The recall affects approximately 6,903 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Federal-mogul Chassis Products dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08E033000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.