Replacement Front Lower Control Arm for Subaru Vehicles Recall
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Replacement front lower control arms for Subaru vehicles are being recalled due to a manufacturing fault that can cause loss of steering control.
What this ACCC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by ACCC on July 10, 2026 and geographically references Australia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
A manufacturing fault in certain replacement front lower control arms for Subaru vehicles can cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm during use, leading to loss of vehicle steering control. Drivers may notice a knocking noise from the front of the vehicle.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers replacement front lower control arms with part numbers 435190, 435197, 435217, 435221, 435271 and 435272, and batch numbers J25D, K25D and L25D. The affected parts were purchased or fitted between 1 January 2026 and 30 April 2026.
What You Should Do
Stop using the vehicle if an affected control arm is fitted. Contact your nearest Pedders Suspension & Brakes store to arrange a free replacement. Unfitted affected parts should be returned to the place of purchase for a replacement or refund. Contact Pedders Suspension and Brakes Quality Team on 1800 844 225, recall@pedders.com.au or www.pedders.com.au for further information.
Why This Matters
The defect poses a risk of serious injury or death from a motor vehicle accident due to loss of steering control, and incidents have occurred.
Source
Original source: ACCC Official Notice ↗
Related Product Recalls
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Similar body length
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Similar severity timing
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