DORMAN DORMAN CONTROL ARM Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
DORMAN CONTROL ARM
Brand
DORMAN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC. is recalling certain DORMAN CONTROL ARM equipment due to equipment issues. FRACTURE OF THE BALL STUD ON THE CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING AND HANDLING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC. (DORMAN) IS RECALLING CERTAIN SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT CONTROL ARMS, PART NUMBERS 520-121, 520-122, 2410121, AND 2410122 SHIPPED FROM NOVEMBER 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 2012. THE CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT OF THE BALL STUD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PREMATURE FRACTURE.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
FRACTURE OF THE BALL STUD ON THE CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING AND HANDLING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REFUND ALL AMOUNTS PAID AND/OR REPLACE RECALLED UNITS AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026