Dorman Control ARM: Suspension
Recall 18E037000 · May 31, 2018 · Dorman Products, Inc.
4,025
units affected
4,025
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E037000
- Date
- May 31, 2018
- Maker
- Dorman Products, Inc.
- Units affected
- 4,025
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Control arm
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
Loss of steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Dorman | Control Arm | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E037000?
1 model: Dorman Control Arm (all years), about 4,025 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E037000?
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.
What can happen?
Loss of steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.