PRO Comp Pitman Arms: Steering
Recall 18E071000 · Jul 30, 2018 · TAP Worldwide, LLC
2,212
units affected
2,212
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E071000
- Date
- Jul 30, 2018
- Maker
- TAP Worldwide, LLC
- Units affected
- 2,212
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
TAP Worldwide, LLC (TAP) is recalling certain Pro Comp aftermarket Pitman Arms, part numbers 56713B-1, 56714B-1, 56716B-1, 56717B-1, 56715B-1, and DC600. These pitman arms may not be properly machined potentially causing a misalignment between the pitman arm and the steering shaft.
What can happen
The misalignment may cause a reduction or loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
TAP will notify owners and will replace the pitman arms, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Comp | Pitman Arms | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E071000?
1 model: Pro Comp Pitman Arms (all years), about 2,212 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E071000?
TAP will notify owners and will replace the pitman arms, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417.
What can happen?
The misalignment may cause a reduction or loss of steering control, increasing 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.