Safety Recall NHTSA · 06E010000 Reported February 1, 2006

Aftermarket replacement pitman arm

Fabtech Motorsports · N/A · 1,360 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06E010000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,360
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
February 1, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain fabtech aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. Fts71000 and fts71001, installed for use on certain 2001-2006 gm c/k 2500 pick up trucks and sport utility vehicles. the pin located inside the pitman arm can shear off due to a reverse bending fatigue condition, resulting in a total loss of steering control.

Safety Consequence

Loss of steering control could lead to a vehicle crash with potential injury or death.

Corrective Action

Fabtech will notify owners and replace the pitman and idler arms free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2006. owners may contact fabtech at 909-597-7800.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Fabtech Motorsports dealer and reference recall ID 06E010000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06E010000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06E010000?

NHTSA recall 06E010000 was issued by Fabtech Motorsports on February 1, 2006. It addresses: Aftermarket replacement pitman arm. The recall affects approximately 1,360 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fabtech Motorsports dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06E010000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.