SPL Control Arm (SPL) - Bolt Retention Problem (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
SPL CONTROL ARM
Brand
SPL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
SPL Parts Inc is recalling certain SPL CONTROL ARM equipment due to suspension:front:control arm:lower arm issues. A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury. Additionally, failure of a lower control arm can result in a loss of veh.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
SPL Parts Inc (SPL) is recalling certain Front Suspension Lower Control Arm Kits equipped with replacement bolts. The lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break after being tightened.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury. Additionally, failure of a lower control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
SPL will replace the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2024. Owners may contact SPL customer service at 1-866-775-7278. SPL's number for this recall is 24-01.
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