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FDMLQ News Federal-Mogul Appoints Robert L. Katz, Vice President and General Counsel

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chairman, President and CEO José Maria Alapont announces the appointment of Robert L. (Bobby) Katz as vice president and general counsel, and an officer of the Company, effective January 8, 2007. Katz will assume overall global responsibility for all legal affairs at Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ).

“Bobby’s extensive background in corporate law and strategy, mergers and acquisitions, litigation and compliance, as well as his international experience in the automotive industry, will fully support our drive for global profitable growth,” Alapont said. “We look forward to working with Bobby, and welcome him as a new member of the Strategy Board.”

Previously, Katz was general counsel and regional compliance officer for Delphi Corporation’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) operations, headquartered in Paris, France. In his seven-year tenure with Delphi, Katz established and led the EMEA legal department, following Delphi’s spin-off from GM in 1999.

From 1996 to 1998, Katz served as assistant general counsel for General Motors (Europe) AG, at its European headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. As a member of the GM legal staff serving all European operations, Katz focused on transactions and investments in Eastern Europe. Prior to joining GM, Katz was an associate at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy from 1986 to 1995 where he worked in the M&A and General Corporate Group, both in New York, New York and London, England. During his tenure, he advised public and private companies on a wide variety of corporate transactions, including cross-order acquisitions and divestitures, leveraged buyouts, corporate restructurings and international securities offerings.

Katz earned his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and his Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.) from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where he graduated magna cum laude. He also attended New York University School of Law, New York, New York.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier, serving the world’s foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty, agricultural, marine, rail, off-road and industrial vehicles, as well as the worldwide aftermarket. The Company’s leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, as well as marketing and distribution deliver world-class products, brands and services with quality excellence at a competitive cost. Federal-Mogul is focused on its global profitable growth strategy, creating value and satisfaction for its customers, employees and stakeholders. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. The Company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 45,000 people in 35 countries. Federal-Mogul’s aftermarket products are sold under a variety of power brands, including but not limited to, AE^® engine products, ANCO^® wipers, Champion^® spark plugs and wipers, Fel-Pro^® gaskets, Ferodo^® brake pads, Glyco^® bearings, Goetze^® piston rings, Moog^® chassis products, National^® wheel-end components, Nüral^® pistons, Payen^® gaskets, Sealed Power^®engine products and Wagner^® lighting and brake products. Visit the company’s Web site at www.federalmogul.com.

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