AC Delco Tie Rod End recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 27, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC recalls AC Delco Tie Rod End

Recall number

18E049000

Brand / firm

AC Delco, Raybestos, Mcquay-norris, Moog, Napa

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 26,118 units

Why it was recalled

If the inner and outer portions separate, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC (Federal-Mogul) is recalling certain Tie Rod Ends, NAPA part number 269-6121, AC Delco part number 45A3098, McQuay-Norris part number ES4686E, Raybestos part number 410-1099, and Moog part numbers DS300044, DS800980A, and DS800981A. The crimped portion of the right hand outer tie rod replacement part may loosen allowing the inner and outer portions of the assembly to separate.

What to do

Federal-Mogul will notify its distributors, and provide cards for the distributors to notify the customers that purchased the parts. The right hand outer tie rods subject to this recall installed on vehicles will be replaced at no cost to the vehicle owners. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Federal-Mogul customer service at 1-877-489-6659.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.