9999 MOOG BALL JOINT Recalls (2)

Campaign:
96E017000 on 06/26/1996
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm
Manufactured:
03/31/1996 - 05/31/1996
Affected:
94
Defect:
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.
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.
Correction:
Moog will replace the incorrectly packaged assemblies with correct ball joint/control arm assemblies.
Notes:
System: suspension; independent front control arm; upper; ball joint. equipment description: aftermarket ball joint/control arm assemblies for use on 1988 through 1993 ford festiva model vehicles. owner notification: distributors/dealers have already been notified of the problem and customers will be notified shortly.note: owners who do not receive the correct assemblies free of charge within a reasonable time should contact moog at 1-314-385-3400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
98E031000 on 10/06/1998
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Manufactured:
12/31/1995 - 05/30/1997
Affected:
45,300
Defect:
Equipment description: aftermarket ball joints for use on 1986-1990 acura legends, 1986-1989 honda accord, 1983-1991 honda prelude; 1988-1991 honda civic/crx; and 1990-1993 acura integra model vehicles. premature wear of the stud ball socket results in axial looseness.
Consequence:
This condition can continue to deteriorate and will eventually result in the ball joint stud separating from the housing increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.
Correction:
Moog will replace these ball joints with ball joints from another supplier.
Notes:
Owner notification began october 12, 1998.owners who do not receive the free replacement ball joints within a reasonable time should contact moog at 1-314-385-3400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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