Safety Recall NHTSA · 96E017000 Reported June 24, 1996

Suspension:independent front control arm:unknown t

Moog Automotive · Suspension · 94 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
96E017000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
94
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 24, 1996

Defect Summary

Equipment description: aftermarket ball joint/control arm manufactured by moog industries. due to mispackaging, certain ball joint/control arm assemblies were incorrectly placed in the wrong boxes.

Safety Consequence

These ball joint/control arm assemblies will not fit into the frame recess without being altered. Also the stud is undersized and will not fit the spindle properly possibly causing a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

Moog will replace the incorrectly packaged assemblies with correct ball joint/control arm assemblies.

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 Moog Automotive dealer and reference recall ID 96E017000 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 96E017000

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

What is recall 96E017000?

NHTSA recall 96E017000 was issued by Moog Automotive on June 24, 1996. It addresses: Suspension:independent front control arm:unknown t. The recall affects approximately 94 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Moog Automotive dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96E017000 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.