| Component | SUSPENSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08E033000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT ***** 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 19830701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 84V008000 |
| Summary | SOME HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY REPAIRED AT THE FACTORY, OR INCORRECT FASTENERS WERE USED. HOOD LATCH ATTACHMENT WILL NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH AND WILL LIKELY WEAKEN THE INNER HOOD PANEL. |
| Remedy | INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED OR REPAIRED, THE HOOD, INCLUDING THE LATCH, WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: HOOD LATCH SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE HOOD COULD RAISE WITHOUT WARNING, BLINDING THEDRIVER, AND POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. |
Data updated January 2023
1984 Chrysler Laser Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1984 Chrysler Laser have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1984 Chrysler Laser has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 1984 Chrysler Laser recalls?
A: The 1984 Chrysler Laser recalls include: SUSPENSION, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH.
A: Yes, the 1984 Chrysler Laser has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 1984 Chrysler Laser recalls?
A: The 1984 Chrysler Laser recalls include: SUSPENSION, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH.