Equipment recall 08E033000 · April 14, 2008
Dodge Caravan, Dodge Daytona and 29 more models
The part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: K7147, K7329, K8683, and 104353.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- 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 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.
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08E033000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 14, 2008
- Filed by
- FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
- Owner notification
- May 22, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,903
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler E-CLASS (1984): 1984
- Chrysler Laser (1984-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984
- Chrysler LeBaron (1984-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
- Chrysler New Yorker (1984-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
- Chrysler PT Cruiser (2001-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Chrysler Town and Country (1990): 1990
- Dodge 600 (1984-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
- Dodge ARIES (1984-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
- Dodge Caravan (1984-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
- Dodge Charger (1984-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
- Dodge Daytona (1984-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
- Dodge Grand Caravan (1988-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988
- Dodge LANCER (1985-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
- Dodge Mini Ram Van (1984-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
- Dodge Neon (2000-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Dodge OMNI (1984-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
- Dodge Rampage (1984): 1984
- Dodge Shadow (1987-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
- Dodge Spirit (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Ford Contour (1995-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
- Mercury Cougar (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Mercury Mystique (1995-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
- Plymouth Acclaim (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Plymouth CARAVELLE (1985-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
- Plymouth Grand Voyager (1988-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988
- Plymouth HORIZON (1984-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
- Plymouth Neon (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
- Plymouth Reliant (1984-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
- Plymouth Sundance (1987-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
- Plymouth TURISMO (1985): 1985
- Plymouth Voyager (1984-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
Has your Chrysler been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.