The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23E075000·Announced 2023-10-04

Dorman Recalls Front Suspension Ball Joints Due to Steering Loss Risk

Dorman Products is recalling specific front suspension ball joints because the ball stud may separate, leading to loss of steering control and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension component separation) that poses a risk of loss of vehicle control and crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Dorman Products, Inc. is recalling certain front suspension ball joints with part numbers BJ50075 and 2601797. The recall involves approximately 27,528 units. The defect is that the ball stud may separate from the lower control arm, which can lead to a loss of steering control.

A loss of steering can result in a loss of vehicle control and increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dorman will provide a replacement ball joint nut free of charge to affected owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT recall
Manufacturer
Dorman Products, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension Component
Hazard
Affected units
27,528

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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