The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24E068000·Announced 2024-08-13

SPL Parts Recalls Front Suspension Lower Control Arm Kits Due to Bolt Failure

SPL Parts Inc is recalling Front Suspension Lower Control Arm Kits because replacement bolts may become brittle and break, posing injury and crash risks.

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 can result in loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

SPL Parts Inc (SPL) is recalling certain Front Suspension Lower Control Arm Kits equipped with replacement bolts. The defect involves lower control arm retention bolts that could become brittle and break after being tightened.

A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, failure of a lower control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

SPL will replace the bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2024. Owners may contact SPL customer service at 1-866-775-7278. SPL's number for this recall is 24-01. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM recall
Manufacturer
SPL Parts Inc
Category
Vehicle — Suspension Component
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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