The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23E051000·Announced 2023-07-07

Ironman 4x4 Recalls Pro Forge Upper Control Arms for Steering Loss Risk

Ironman 4x4 is recalling Pro Forge upper control arms because the ball joint may fail, causing loss of steering 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 (suspension component) that can lead to loss of steering control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ironman 4x4 USA II LLC is recalling certain Pro Forge upper control arms. The recall involves specific part numbers listed in the official recall report. The defect involves the upper control arm ball joint, which may experience premature wear and fail.

If the ball joint fails, it can cause a loss of steering control. This loss of control increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the geographic distribution of the parts.

Dealers will replace the ball joint free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 24, 2023. Owners can contact Ironman customer service at 1-855-476-5714 or email [email protected]. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT recall
Manufacturer
Ironman 4x4 USA II LLC
Category
Vehicle — Suspension Component
Hazard
Affected units
6,345

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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