TAP Pro Comp Aftermarket Control Arms Recalled for Detachment Risk
TAP Worldwide is recalling specific Pro Comp aftermarket control arms that may detach due to missing or improperly seated circlips, increasing crash risk.
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 detachment) that can cause loss of steering or vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
TAP Worldwide, LLC is recalling certain Pro Comp aftermarket control arms, including part numbers 8352, 8355, 20051, 20054, 8332, 8335, 8327, 8330, 8346, 8349, 51003B, 51004B, 51005B, 52001B, 56003B, 57001B, 57002B, and 57003B. The recall involves 610 units.
The control arms may be missing or have improperly seated bottom-side circlips, which allows the control arm to detach. If a control arm detaches, it can cause a loss of steering or vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
TAP will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the control arms and replace any that are affected, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2018. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM recall
- Manufacturer
- TAP Worldwide, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension Component
- Affected units
- 610
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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