Safety Recall NHTSA · 09E005000 Reported February 17, 2009

Steering knuckle breaking/loss of steering control

Q: What is recall 09E005000?

NHTSA recall 09E005000 was issued by Dorman Products, Inc. on February 17, 2009. It addresses: Steering knuckle breaking/loss of steering control. The recall affects approximately 979 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Dorman Products, Inc. · N/A · 979 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09E005000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Dorman Products, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

979

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

February 17, 2009

Defect Summary

Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "oe solutions tm" brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above. a potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.

Safety Consequence

A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. the recall began on february 23, 2009. owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Dorman Products, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 09E005000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 09E005000

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

What is recall 09E005000?

NHTSA recall 09E005000 was issued by Dorman Products, Inc. on February 17, 2009. It addresses: Steering knuckle breaking/loss of steering control. The recall affects approximately 979 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dorman Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E005000 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.