Lower Control Arm Welds May Fail - TAP Rubicon Express

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E072
Manufacturer TAP Worldwide, LLC
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,954

Lower Control Arm Welds may Fail

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

Summary

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.

Remedy

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

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.

Recall Acknowledgement

August 23, 2018

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18E072-4879.pdf

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