Safety Recall NHTSA · 97E011000 Reported April 7, 1997

Moog/aftermarket ball joint

Moog Automotive · Suspension · 2,950 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
97E011000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
2,950
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 7, 1997

Defect Summary

Equipment description: aftermarket ball joints, moog part no. K9643, "made in korea," for use on 1990-1993 honda accord model vehicles. premature wear in the stud ball socket can result in axial looseness.

Safety Consequence

These parts can deteriorate rapidly resulting in the ball joint stud separating from the housing which will reduce vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Moog will replace these ball joints with either original equipment manufacture (oem) parts or replacement parts from another supplier.

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 97E011000 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 97E011000

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

What is recall 97E011000?

NHTSA recall 97E011000 was issued by Moog Automotive on April 7, 1997. It addresses: Moog/aftermarket ball joint. The recall affects approximately 2,950 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 97E011000 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.