The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25E017000·Announced 2025-03-11

Meyle Recalls Front Control Arms Due to Manufacturing Defect

Meyle AG is recalling specific front control arms that may fail due to a manufacturing defect, potentially causing loss of steering and 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 cause a sudden loss of steering and control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Meyle AG is recalling certain front control arms with part numbers 416 050 0005/S and 416 050 0005. The recall is due to a manufacturing defect that may cause the control arms to fail.

Control arm failure can result in a sudden loss of vehicle steering and control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or the specific vehicle models involved.

Distributors and customers were notified on February 24, 2025. A service repair shop will replace the control arms and subframe at no charge to the customer. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM recall
Manufacturer
MEYLE AG
Affected units
355

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.