Safety Recall NHTSA · 16E018000 Reported March 7, 2016

Crimping on control arm housing may crack

Q: What is recall 16E018000?

NHTSA recall 16E018000 was issued by Zf North America, Inc. on March 7, 2016. It addresses: Crimping on control arm housing may crack. The recall affects approximately 37 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension 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.

Zf North America, Inc. · Suspension · 37 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16E018000

Manufacturer Campaign

N/A

Manufacturer

Zf North America, Inc.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

March 7, 2016

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Zf group north america operations (zf) is recalling certain control arms model numbers 0501 218 145, and 0501 211 327 manufactured june 23, 2015, to february 2, 2016. the hot crimping that connects the tube ends to the control arm joint housing shafts may crack, causing the tube to separate from the shaft.

Safety Consequence

Should the tube crack and separate from the shaft of the vehicle, loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Zf will notify dealers and exchange all affected parts with new parts, free of charge. the recall began on february 12, 2016. owners may contact zf customer service at 1-734-416-6200.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Zf North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16E018000 or campaign N/A.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16E018000

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

What is recall 16E018000?

NHTSA recall 16E018000 was issued by Zf North America, Inc. on March 7, 2016. It addresses: Crimping on control arm housing may crack. The recall affects approximately 37 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Zf North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16E018000 or the manufacturer campaign number N/A. 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.