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- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Problem
- Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2023 Polestar 2 vehicles. The front left lower ball joint may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the steering knuckle.
- Risk
- The control arm disconnecting from the steering knuckle can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint fastening bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 10, 2023. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10245.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A front left lower ball joint may have been installed incorrectly, which could allow the suspension control arm to come loose from the steering knuckle.
If the control arm disconnects, the driver can lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked promptly.
Authorized dealers will inspect the ball joint and replace the fastening bolt if needed, at no cost to you. Owners can also call Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Polestar Polestar 2 | 2023 |
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