NHTSASUSPENSION
SPL Parts Inc - Lower Control Arm Retention Fasteners Can Fail
Published: August 13, 2024Recall ID: 24E068000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury. Additionally, failure of a lower control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
SPL Parts Inc (SPL) is recalling certain Front Suspension Lower Control Arm Kits equipped with replacement bolts. The lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break after being tightened.
Affected Products
Lower Control Arm Retention Fasteners Can Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Lower Control Arm Retention Fasteners Can Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 24E068000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E068000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | SPL Parts Inc |
| Defect summary | SPL Parts Inc (SPL) is recalling certain Front Suspension Lower Control Arm Kits equipped with replacement bolts. The lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break after being tightened. |
| Completion rate | 90.76 |
| Corrective action | SPL will replace the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2024. Owners may contact SPL customer service at 1-866-775-7278. SPL's number for this recall is 24-01. |
| Consequence summary | A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury. Additionally, failure of a lower control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24-01 |
| Potentially affected | 1000 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |