Specialty Products Alignment Hardware recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 1, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Specialty Products Company recalls Specialty Products Alignment Hardware

Recall number

15E071000

Brand / firm

Specialty Products

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 897 units

Why it was recalled

If suspension bolt fractures it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of vehicle crash.

What was recalled

Specialty Products Company (SPC) is recalling certain aftermarket alignment hardware kits, part number 28810 (for use on certain 1999-2015 Mercedes-Benz vehicles), and part number 66037 (for use on 2005-2015 Chrysler 300 & 300C, 2006-2008 Dodge Magnum and 2008-2015 Dodge Charger and Challenger vehicles) that were sold by Specialty Products Company between March 9, 2015 and June 22, 2015. The affected suspension bolts may fracture.

What to do

SPC will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact SPC customer service at 1-303-772-2103.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.