NHTSA recall 12E021000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Jun 13, 20122,612 vehicles affectedDORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
The defect
Dorman products, inc. (Dorman) IS recalling certain service replacement equipment control arms, part numbers 520-121, 520-122, 2410121, and 2410122 shipped from november 2010 through january 2012. the control arms may have an inadequate heat treatment of the ball stud, possibly resulting in premature fracture.
The risk
Fracture of the ball stud on the control arm can result in impaired steering and handling, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Dorman will notify owners and refund all amounts paid and/or replace recalled units at no cost to the owner. the safety recall began on june 13, 2012. owners may contact dorman at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.