Mevotech recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Mevotech US Inc. (Mevotech) is recalling certain aftermarket lower control arms, part numbers 5CB801134 and 5CB801135. The front lower control arms may contain a design flaw, resulting in a separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm.
What could happen
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mevotech will inspect and repair the front lower control arms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2024. Owners can contact Mevotech customer service at 1-866-883-7075.
Vehicles covered
- Mevotech Control Arms
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24E063000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Mevotech Us Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 30, 2024
- Owners notified
- Aug 7, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,705
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
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.nhtsa.gov.
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.