Superlift Suspension, Dodge 2003–2007 Suspension recall

Recalled February 1, 2007 · NHTSA recall 07E009000 · Superlift Suspension

Hazard

PITMAN ARM WEAR OR FAILURE MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

LKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LKI AT 1-800-551-4955.

Units

3,350 units

Description

CERTAIN LKI ENTERPRISES, INC., BRAND NAME SUPERLIFT SUSPENSION, PITMAN ARMS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 2003-2007 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS. DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT DURING PRODUCTION, THE AFFECTED PITMAN ARMS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE UPPER SPLINED ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING OUTPUT SHAFT. MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE PITMAN ARM AND THE OUTPUT SHAFT MAY DEFORM SPLINES, RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE AFFECTED PITMAN ARM.

What to do

LKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LKI AT 1-800-551-4955.

Product

Superlift Suspension 04-4640 · Superlift Suspension 4007 · Superlift Suspension 4640 · Superlift Suspension 4640B · Superlift Suspension 4640R · Superlift Suspension 4645 · Superlift Suspension 4645B · Superlift Suspension 4650 · Superlift Suspension 4650B · Superlift Suspension 4650R · Superlift Suspension 4655 · Superlift Suspension 4655B · Superlift Suspension 4655R · Superlift Suspension 4660 · Superlift Suspension 4660B · Superlift Suspension 4665 · Superlift Suspension 4665B · Superlift Suspension 4670 · Superlift Suspension 4670B · Superlift Suspension 4670R · Superlift Suspension 4675 · Superlift Suspension 4675B · Superlift Suspension 4675R · Superlift Suspension K756 · Superlift Suspension K756B · Superlift Suspension K756R · Superlift Suspension K757 · Superlift Suspension K757B · Superlift Suspension K757R · Superlift Suspension K760 · Superlift Suspension K760B · Superlift Suspension K760R · Superlift Suspension K761 · Superlift Suspension K761B · Superlift Suspension K761R · Superlift Suspension K821 · Superlift Suspension K821B · Superlift Suspension K821R · Superlift Suspension K822 · Superlift Suspension K822B · Superlift Suspension K822R · Superlift Suspension K823 · Superlift Suspension K823B · Superlift Suspension K823R · Superlift Suspension K824 · Superlift Suspension K824B · Superlift Suspension K824R · Superlift Suspension K832 · Superlift Suspension K832B · Superlift Suspension K832R · Superlift Suspension K833 · Superlift Suspension K833B · Superlift Suspension K833R · Superlift Suspension K834 · Superlift Suspension K834B · Superlift Suspension K834R · Superlift Suspension K835 · Superlift Suspension K835B · Superlift Suspension K835R · Superlift Suspension RAM 2500

Manufacturer(s)

LKI ENTERPRISES, INC. · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →