Dorman Recalls Service Replacement Control Arms Due to Fracture Risk
Dorman is recalling specific service replacement control arms because the ball studs may fracture, potentially causing impaired steering and vehicle crashes.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (control arm fracture) that can result in impaired steering and vehicle crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Dorman Products, Inc. is recalling certain service replacement equipment control arms, part numbers 520-121, 520-122, 2410121, and 2410122. These units were shipped from November 2010 through January 2012. The recall affects 2,612 units.
The control arms may have an inadequate heat treatment of the ball stud, which can result in premature fracture. A fracture of the ball stud can impair steering and handling, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Dorman will notify owners and refund all amounts paid and/or replace the recalled units at no cost. The safety recall began on June 13, 2012. Owners may contact Dorman at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5, or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT recall
- Manufacturer
- DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Replacement Parts
- Affected units
- 2,612
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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