Dorman Products – Ball Stud Separation may Cause Loss of Steering

Dorman Products (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.


Report Received Date 05/31/2018
NHTSA ID 18E037000
Consequence Summary Loss of steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code CA0518XXXX
Potentially Affected 4025
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18E037000)

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