NHTSA recall 18E071000 · Equipment
Steering
Reported Jul 30, 20182,212 vehicles affectedTAP Worldwide, LLCBuilt Feb 7, 2014 – Feb 4, 2015
The defect
TAP Worldwide, LLC (TAP) is recalling certain Pro Comp aftermarket Pitman Arms, part numbers 56713B-1, 56714B-1, 56716B-1, 56717B-1, 56715B-1, and DC600. These pitman arms may not be properly machined potentially causing a misalignment between the pitman arm and the steering shaft.
The risk
The misalignment may cause a reduction or loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
TAP will notify owners and will replace the pitman arms, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417.