Dorman recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Fracture of the ball stud on the control arm can result in impaired steering and handling, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Dorman Control Arm
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12E021000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Dorman Products, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 13, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 13, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,612
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Dorman recall: Suspension May 31, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.