Recall 18E072000: Suspension, Front, Control Arm, Lower Arm

NHTSA recall 18E072000 · announced July 30, 2018 · Rubicon Express · 1,954 units affected

The problem

TAP Worldwide, LLC (TAP) is recalling certain Rubicon Express aftermarket Lower Control Arms, part numbers RE4000, RE4010, and RE4050. These lower control arms have welds that may fail.

The risk

Lower control arm weld failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

TAP will notify owners and will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.