NHTSASUSPENSION
Mevotech US Inc. - Ball Joint can Separate from Lower Control Arm
Published: July 30, 2024Recall ID: 24E063000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Mevotech US Inc. (Mevotech) is recalling certain aftermarket lower control arms, part numbers 5CB801134 and 5CB801135. The front lower control arms may contain a design flaw, resulting in a separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm.
Affected Products
Ball Joint can Separate from Lower Control Arm
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Ball Joint can Separate from Lower Control Arm |
| Nhtsa id | 24E063000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E063000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mevotech US Inc. |
| Defect summary | Mevotech US Inc. (Mevotech) is recalling certain aftermarket lower control arms, part numbers 5CB801134 and 5CB801135. The front lower control arms may contain a design flaw, resulting in a separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm. |
| Completion rate | 59.55 |
| Corrective action | Mevotech will inspect and repair the front lower control arms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2024. Owners can contact Mevotech customer service at 1-866-883-7075. |
| Consequence summary | Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 6705 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |