Dorman recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Dorman control arms, part numbers 521-898, 521-897, CA14583 and CA14584. These control arms may have a ball stud that can pull through the steering knuckle causing a partial loss of steering.
What could happen
Loss of steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ball stud with a new ball stud nut, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2018. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492. Dorman's number for this recall is CA0518XXXX.
Vehicles covered
- Dorman Control Arm
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E037000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Dorman Products, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 31, 2018
- Owners notified
- Aug 15, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,025
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 24, 2015 to Feb 21, 2018
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
- Maker's own recall number
- CA0518XXXX
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Dorman recall: Equipment Jun 13, 2012
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.