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SevereNHTSA·25E061000·Announced 2025-09-25

Cognito Motorsports Recalls Rev C Ball Joints for GMC and Chevrolet Trucks

Cognito Motorsports is recalling 12,160 Rev C Ball Joints installed on 2011-2025 GMC and Chevrolet 2500HD and 3500HD trucks because the ball stud may pull through the housing, risking loss of steering.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 failure) that can cause loss of steering, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Cognito Motorsports is recalling 12,160 Rev C Ball Joints with part number 91253. These parts were installed on 2011-2025 GMC and Chevrolet 2500HD and 3500HD trucks.

The recall is due to a defect where the ball stud may pull through the housing. This can cause the upper control arm to disengage, leading to a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners are advised not to drive their trucks until the repair is completed. Cognito will inspect and repair or replace the ball joints free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 27, 2025. Owners may contact Cognito customer service at 1-888-891-5488 or by email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT recall
Manufacturer
Cognito Motorsports
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
12,160

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · loss of steering

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