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MOOG® Significantly Expands Industry Leading Coverage in Q1, Introduces www.MOOGParts.com Website

708 New MOOG Part Numbers Represent More Than 130 Million Potential Vehicle Service Opportunities

April 7, 2016 9:03 AM EDT

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 07, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ (NASDAQ: FDML) MOOG® brand during the first quarter of 2016 introduced 708 additional part numbers representing more than 130 million potential vehicle service opportunities. The brand also launched a new website – www.MOOGParts.com – for automotive service professionals and others seeking the in-depth diagnostic tips and the latest product information related to steering and suspension parts, driveline components and wheel hub assemblies.

Included among the latest MOOG parts are 270 R-Series control arms, expanding MOOG’s total control arm portfolio to 2,359 parts. In addition, 411 chassis parts and 27 replacement hub assemblies were unveiled, covering hundreds of domestic and foreign nameplate vehicle applications up to and including the 2016 model year. Nearly 40 of the new parts were the first to be introduced by an aftermarket manufacturer for their corresponding applications. Among these “first to market” parts are:

RK622444 (L)/    
RK622445 (R)Upper control arm assembly Mercedes-Benz CLS400 
   4Matic (2015), CLS500 4Matic 
   (2012-2013), CLS550 4Matic (2012-2015), 
   E250 BlueTec 4Matic (2014 -2016),
   E300 4Matic (2012-2013, 2015-2016), 
   E350 4Matic (2010-2016), 
   E400 4Matic (2015-2016), E550 4Matic (2010-2016)
    
RK622426 (L)/    
RK622428 (R)Upper control arm assembly Chevrolet Sonic (2012-2015)
    
RK642520 (L)/    
RK642514 (R)Lower control arm assembly Acura ILX 2.0L (2013-2015)
    
RK642521 (L)/    
RK642515 (R)Lower control arm assembly Acura ILX 2.4L (2013-2015)
    
K200913Front lower control arm bushing Lexus RX300 (1999-2003)
    
K750704Front stabilizer bar link Jeep Cherokee (2014-2015)
    
K750696Rear right stabilizer bar link Dodge Dart (2013-2014)
    
K750697Rear left stabilizer bar link Dodge Dart (2013-2014)
    
K750698 /   
K750699Rear right & left stabilizer bar links Infiniti JX35 (2013), QX60
   (2014-2015); Nissan Murano (2015), 
   Pathfinder (2013-2014)
    
81614Coil spring set Ford Focus (2008-2011)
    
81618Coil spring set Nissan Versa (2012-2015)
    
K750723 /   
K750724Rear right & left stabilizer links Range Rover Sport (2014-2015)
    

“MOOG is the number one choice of aftermarket steering and suspension parts by automotive technicians because our engineers go the extra mile to ensure superior product performance and durability, as well as industry-leading application coverage,” said Bryon Osterland, general manager, global steering and suspension, Federal-Mogul Motorparts. “Each of the more than 700 new parts introduced over the past three months – and the hundreds more to come throughout 2016 – builds upon this impressive business advantage.”

The new www.MOOGParts.com website offers several advanced features designed to help automotive service professionals and other MOOG customers diagnose and repair virtually any automotive steering and suspension, driveline or wheel-end issue. The site’s extensively expanded “Diagnostic Center” enables users to drill down into specific diagnostic issues based on vehicle category – Passenger Car/Crossover or Light Truck/SUV – to identify corresponding components that could be at fault. Customers can then use the “Find My Part” feature to look up any of the more than 10,000 MOOG parts and locate the nearest parts and/or service provider.  The site also includes new and more detailed information on each category of MOOG components, a continually updated library of technical bulletins and related materials, and the latest news regarding the use of MOOG parts by every NASCAR Sprint Cup team.

To learn more about MOOG products, please visit www.MOOGParts.com or contact your MOOG supplier. Additional product updates can be found by searching for MOOG Steering and Suspension on Facebook, and following MOOG on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/MOOGparts and Instagram at www.Instagram.com/MOOGparts

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) is a leading global supplier of products and services to the world’s manufacturers and servicers of vehicles and equipment in the automotive, light, medium and heavy-duty commercial, marine, rail, aerospace, power generation and industrial markets. The company’s products and services enable improved fuel economy, reduced emissions and enhanced vehicle safety.

Federal-Mogul operates two independent business divisions, each with a chief executive officer reporting to Federal-Mogul's Board of Directors.

Federal-Mogul Motorparts sells and distributes a broad portfolio of products through more than 20 of the world’s most recognized brands in the global vehicle aftermarket, while also serving original equipment vehicle manufacturers with products including braking, chassis, wipers and other vehicle components.  The company’s aftermarket brands include ANCO® wiper blades; Champion® spark plugs, wipers and filters; AE®, Fel-Pro®, FP Diesel®, Goetze®, Glyco®, Nüral®, Payen® and Sealed Power® engine products; MOOG® chassis components; and Ferodo®, Jurid® and Wagner® brake products.

Federal-Mogul Powertrain designs and manufactures original equipment powertrain components and systems protection products for automotive, heavy-duty, industrial and transport applications.

Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and maintains its worldwide headquarters in Southfield, Michigan. The company employs nearly 50,000 in 34 countries. For more information, please visit www.FMMotorparts.com.

Photos accompanying this announcement are available at

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CONTACT:    
Drew Shippy (Pinnacle Media) – 330.688.3500
[email protected]
Gary Mason (Federal-Mogul Motorparts) – 248.354.9846
[email protected]

Source: Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation


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