MOOG AUTOMOTIVE: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by MOOG AUTOMOTIVE in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 6, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MOOG/IDLER ARMS

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.

NHTSA ID: 98E032000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 95

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 Action:

MOOG WILL REPLACE THESE IDLER ARMS WITH IDLER ARMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 6, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MOOG/BALL JOINTS

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.

NHTSA ID: 98E031000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 45,300

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

MOOG WILL REPLACE THESE BALL JOINTS WITH BALL JOINTS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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