The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15E071000·Announced 2015-09-01

Specialty Products Company Recalls Aftermarket Suspension Alignment Hardware Kits

Specialty Products Company is recalling aftermarket alignment hardware kits for certain Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler/Dodge vehicles because the suspension bolts may fracture, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

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 (suspension bolts) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Specialty Products Company (SPC) is recalling certain aftermarket alignment hardware kits, part number 28810 (for use on certain 1999-2015 Mercedes-Benz vehicles) and part number 66037 (for use on 2005-2015 Chrysler 300 & 300C, 2006-2008 Dodge Magnum, and 2008-2015 Dodge Charger and Challenger vehicles). These kits were sold by SPC between March 9, 2015, and June 22, 2015.

The recall is being issued because the affected suspension bolts may fracture. If a suspension bolt fractures, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

SPC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact SPC customer service at 1-303-772-2103 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION recall
Manufacturer
Specialty Products Company
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
897

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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