NHTSA recall 18E072000 · Equipment
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Reported Jul 30, 20181,954 vehicles affectedTAP Worldwide, LLCBuilt Sep 18, 2012 – Sep 30, 2014
The defect
TAP Worldwide, LLC (TAP) is recalling certain Rubicon Express aftermarket Lower Control Arms, part numbers RE4000, RE4010, and RE4050. These lower control arms have welds that may fail.
The risk
Lower control arm weld failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
TAP will notify owners and will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417.