Mevotech Control Arms: Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign 24E063000 · 6,705 units potentially affected · filed Jul 30, 2024
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24E063000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- Mevotech US Inc.
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Units affected
- 6,705
- Report received
- Jul 30, 2024
- Owner letters
- Aug 7, 2024
- Type
- Equipment
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