Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V476000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-07-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V476000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3
Reported to NHTSA
2023-07-12
Owners notified
2023-08-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The control arm disconnecting from the steering knuckle can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
POLESTAR Polestar 22023

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.