The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16E018000·Announced 2016-03-07

ZF Front Control Arm Recall Due to Potential Tube Separation

ZF Group is recalling specific front control arms where a manufacturing defect may cause the tube to separate from the shaft, potentially leading to 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 component) where failure could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

ZF Group North America Operations is recalling certain front control arms, specifically model numbers 0501 218 145 and 0501 211 327. These parts were manufactured between June 23, 2015, and February 2, 2016.

The recall is due to a defect in the hot crimping process that connects the tube ends to the control arm joint housing shafts. This connection may crack, causing the tube to separate from the shaft. If this separation occurs, it could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

ZF will notify dealers to exchange all affected parts with new ones at no charge to the owner. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners can contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM recall
Manufacturer
ZF Group North America Operations
Category
Vehicle — Suspension Component
Hazard
Affected units
37

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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