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