Federal-Mogul Expands Line of National Wheel-End Repair Kits for Recreational Trailers

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--March 21, 2005--National(R), the leader in wheel-end technology, has introduced a new trailer wheel-end repair kit designed to help thousands of consumers perform preventative maintenance on their recreational and utility trailers before heading out on the road this spring. National wheel-end products are manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ).

The all-new National repair kit for retail customers contains the replacement wheel bearings, seals and related hardware needed to quickly and easily service each trailer wheel-end. The kit, covering thousands of trailer and RV wheel-ends equipped with 1-inch axle shafts, also includes detailed instructions that make this vital maintenance process possible for virtually any do-it-yourselfer.

"Each year thousands of boat owners, camping enthusiasts and other consumers take to the highways without servicing their trailer axles," said National Bearings and Seals Product Manager Shane Crook. "Unfortunately, a good number of these trailers end up on the side of the road with a bearing failure that could have been avoided."

National recommends that trailer owners conduct an annual inspection of their wheel-end bearings and seals to assure proper performance and safety. Trailer wheel-end components can be highly susceptible to wear and contamination due to heavy loads and challenging operating conditions. The thermal shock caused by immersing a hot wheel bearing in water - a common occurrence with boat trailers - can lead to premature failure of the bearing and seal. The introduction of dirt and other contaminants into the wheel hub also can accelerate bearing wear.

National repair kits are designed to make replacement easier and help prevent breakdowns by providing all of the premium components needed by do-it-yourselfers to help keep their trailer axles in safe running order.

In addition to the new trailer wheel-end repair kit, Federal-Mogul offers National repair kits covering axle sizes ranging from 3/4-inch to 1-3/8-inch in diameter.

For more information regarding National trailer wheel-end repair kits and other National wheel-end components, please contact your automotive replacement parts supplier, visit www.federal-mogul.com/national, or write to: National Trailer Kits, Federal-Mogul Corporation, 26555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48034.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul is a leading global automotive supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of quality products, trusted brands and creative solutions. The Company utilizes its engineering and materials expertise, proprietary and innovative technology, manufacturing skill, distribution flexibility and marketing power to create value for its stakeholders. The Company's principal customers include many of the world's foremost original equipment manufacturers of vehicles and industrial products, and aftermarket retailers and wholesalers.

Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul's rich heritage began in Detroit, Michigan, in 1899. Today, Federal-Mogul employs more than 45,000 people in 31 countries. Our products are sold under a variety of power brands, including but not limited to, AE(R) engine products, ANCO(R) wipers, Champion(R) spark plugs and wipers, Fel-Pro(R) gaskets, Ferodo(R) brake pads, Glyco(R) bearings, Goetze(R) piston rings, Moog(R) chassis products, National(R) wheel-end components, Nural(R) pistons, Payen(R) gaskets, Sealed Power(R) engine products and Wagner(R) lighting and brake products. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the company's Web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com.

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