The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18E072000·Announced 2018-07-30

TAP Recalls Rubicon Express Aftermarket Lower Control Arms Due to Weld Failure

TAP Worldwide is recalling specific Rubicon Express aftermarket lower control arms because welds may fail, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (weld failure) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

TAP Worldwide, LLC is recalling certain Rubicon Express aftermarket Lower Control Arms, part numbers RE4000, RE4010, and RE4050. The recall affects 1,954 units. The defect involves welds on the lower control arms that may fail.

A failure of the lower control arm welds can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on October 1, 2018.

TAP will notify owners and replace the lower control arms free of charge. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM recall
Manufacturer
TAP Worldwide, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Suspension Parts
Hazard
Affected units
1,954

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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