Component
STEERING
Manufacturer
DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
What Happened
The steering knuckle in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps connect your wheels to the steering system. In some cases, the steering knuckle could break due to a material or design issue, which is why Dorman is recalling this part.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering knuckle breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle's steering, which could lead to a sudden crash without warning.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the defective steering knuckle with a new one, free of charge, and also reimburse you for any labor costs associated with the repair. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
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.
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