Back to search
NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12E021000

Dorman Control Arm — Equipment

Published June 13, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 13, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12E021000, published June 13, 2012. Recalling firm: Dorman Products, Inc.; Dorman Control Arm — Equipment.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Get an email if DORMAN has another recall

Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.

Recall details

Brand
DORMAN
Model
CONTROL ARM
Manufacturer
Dorman Products, Inc.
Lot
DORMAN CONTROL ARM
Risk classification
E
Country
US

Related recalls

Questions about this recall

Was Dorman Control Arm — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12E021000 on June 13, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DORMAN. Model: CONTROL ARM.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)