NHTSASUSPENSION
ZF North America, Inc. - Control Arm May Crack Subframe During Installation
Published: March 19, 2025Recall ID: 25E020000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A cracked subframe may damage the front axle carrier and cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
ZF North America, Inc. (ZF) is recalling certain Lemförder track control arms with part number 38526 01, and TRW track control arms with part number JTC 1619. The bush inner sleeve may be too short, which can cause excessive compression of the track control arm and crack the subframe during installation.
Affected Products
Control Arm May Crack Subframe During Installation
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Control Arm May Crack Subframe During Installation |
| Nhtsa id | 25E020000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E020000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | ZF North America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | ZF North America, Inc. (ZF) is recalling certain Lemförder track control arms with part number 38526 01, and TRW track control arms with part number JTC 1619. The bush inner sleeve may be too short, which can cause excessive compression of the track control arm and crack the subframe during installation. |
| Completion rate | 61.45 |
| Corrective action | ZF will work with dealers and distributors to inspect and if necessary, replace the bushing, subframe, and/or track control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200. |
| Consequence summary | A cracked subframe may damage the front axle carrier and cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 275 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |