Campaign 25E-020

Bush inner sleeve may be too short, which can cause excessive compression of the track control arm and crack the subframe during installation

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Defect summary

ZF North America, Inc. (ZF) is recalling certain Lemförder track control arms with part number 38526 01, and TRW track control arms with part number JTC 1619. The bush inner sleeve may be too short, which can cause excessive compression of the track control arm and crack the subframe during installation.

Consequence

A cracked subframe may damage the front axle carrier and cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

ZF will work with dealers and distributors to inspect and if necessary, replace the bushing, subframe, and/or track control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25E020000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 25E-020
MakeModelModel years
LemforderTrack Control ARMYear not stated
TRWTrack Control ARMYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.