NHTSA Campaign 16E013000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Issued by Daystar Products International, Inc. · Reported Feb 18, 2016 · 50 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow the rear axle to shift while driving.
Consequence
If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Daystar customer service at 1-623-907-0081 or by email at [email protected]. Daystar's number for this recall is 16-01.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAYSTAR | JEEP LIFT KIT | 50 | |
| JEEP | RENEGADE | 2015 | 50 |
| JEEP | RENEGADE | 2016 | 50 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16E013000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.