MPI 2697902 – 09E005000

Defect Description For Recall

Dorman Is Recalling 979 Steering Knuckles, Dorman P/Nos. 697-902 And 697-903, Sold Under Dorman’S “Oe SolutionsTm” Brand Name, And Napa P/Nos. 7-8502 And 7-8503 Which Were Sold For Replacement Use On The Various Vehicles Listed Above. A Potential Material Or Design Defect Could Result In The Steering Knuckle Breaking In The Hub Area.

Make Of Vehicle

MPI

Model Of Vehicle

2697902

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

09E005000

Component Description

Steering

Effect Of Defect

A Broken Steering Knuckle Could Result In Loss Of Steering Control And A Possible Crash Without Warning.

Fix Defect

Dorman Will Notify Owners And Replace The DefeCTIve Steering Knuckles Free Of Charge And Reimburse The Repair Facility Or Owner For Labor. The Recall Began On February 23, 2009. Owners May Contact Dorman’S Toll-Free Hotline 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

979

Date Owners Notified

20090223

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Dorman Products, Inc.

Date Report Received

20090217

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard