Dorman Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09E005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E005000 by Dorman Products, Inc.. Includes 979 affected units, STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above. a potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.

Corrective Action

Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. the recall began on february 23, 2009. owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E005000

Manufacturer: Dorman Products, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-02-17T00:00:00

Subject: Steering knuckle breaking/loss of steering control

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 979

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above. a potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.

Consequence Summary: A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.

Corrective Action: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. the recall began on february 23, 2009. owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yt4r~8kyk-tzj3

NHTSA ID: 09E005000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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