Dorman Control Arm – 12E021000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

DORMAN

Model Of Vehicle

CONTROL ARM

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

12E021000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

Fracture Of The Ball StUD On The Control Arm Can Result In Impaired Steering And Handling, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Dorman Products, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

2612

Date Owners Notified

20120613

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Dorman Products, Inc.

Date Report Received

20120613

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard