Meyle Control Arm: Suspension recall

What's wrong

Meyle AG (Meyle) is recalling certain control arms with part numbers 416 050 0005/S, and 416 050 0005. The control arms may fail due to a manufacturing defect.

Why it matters

Control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

A service repair shop will replace the control arms and subframe. Meyle will cover the repair, free of charge. Distributors and customers were notified February 24, 2025.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.Please be reminded of the following requirements:Copies of all notices, bulletins, dealer notifications, and other communications that relate to this recall, including a copy of the final owner notification letter and any subsequent owner follow-up notification letter(s), are required to be submitted to this office no later than 5 days after they are originally sent (if they are sent to more than one manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or purchaser/owner).Please be reminded that under 49 U.S.C. § 30112(a)(3), it is illegal for a manufacturer, to sell, offer for sale, import, or introduce or deliver into interstate commerce, a m