DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT CONTROL ARMS
— Recall Campaign #12E021000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,612 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
12E021000
| Manufacturer: | Dorman Products, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 13, 2012 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 12E021000 |
| Units affected: | 2,612 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- FRACTURE OF THE BALL STUD ON THE CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING AND HANDLING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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 .