InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : ZF Friedrichshafen AG – Vehicle part / Control arm

ZF Friedrichshafen AG – Vehicle part / Control arm

Name: LEMFÖRDER: 38526 01; TRW: JTC1619

Category: 10

Date: 2025-05-23

Product Category: Motor vehicles

Risk Type: Injuries

Danger: Due to a production error, the connector inner sleeve of the recalled control arms, when fitted, may leave a gap which could permit further compression of the component during tightening. This can lead to stress in the subframe and cause cracking. A crack or microcrack in the subframe can result in damage to the front axle beam, which can impair driving and increase the risk of an accident and injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Description: Vehicle part: track control arm.

Notifying Country: Germany

Country of Origin: Malaysia

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Vehicle part / Control arm

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