1998 Moog Idler Arm Recalls

All 1998 Moog Idler Arm recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

October 7th, 1998
Recalled Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Recall Date
October 7th, 1998
Units Effected
95
NHTSA Campaign Number: 98E032000
Manufacturer: MOOG AUTOMOTIVE
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1998
Manufactured End Date: August 31st, 1998
Date of Owner Notification: October 6th, 1998

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET IDLER ARMS FOR USE ON 1986 1/2 - 1995 NISSAN TRUCKS WITH 2-WHEEL DRIVE. A TAPERED HOLE IN THE LINKAGE END IS TOO SMALL IN DIAMETER SO THAT THE STUD IN THE CENTER LINK WILL NOT INSTALL TO THE CORRECT DEPTH. IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO INSTALL THE COTTER PIN.

Consequence Summary:
WITHOUT THE COTTER PIN, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE NUT COULD LOOSEN IN SERVICE OR THAT THE STUD IN THE CENTER LINK COULD BE DAMAGED DURING THE TIGHTENING PROCESS. IF THE ARM DISCONNECTS AT THIS PIVOT POINT, THE CENTER LINK WILL BE ALLOWED TO DROP OUT OF ITS PROPER POSITION, CAUSING DISRUPTION TO THE STEERING.

Corrective Summary:
MOOG WILL REPLACE THESE IDLER ARMS WITH IDLER ARMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 6, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT IDLER ARM 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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