SB23-01

Index of Manufacturer (MFR) Communications
Manufacturer:
Date Range:
Date Submitted:
No.
MFR
Communication
ID
SPL Parts, Inc.
6.1.23-8.1.23
8.2.23
MFR
Communication
Date
Make
Model
Model
Year
1
23-01
7.14.23
BMW
Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Ford
Toyota
Series 1, 2, 3 & 4
Camaro
Cadillac ATS,CTS
Mustang
Supra
2008-23
2016-23
2016-19
2015-23
2020-23
2
23-01
7.17.23
BMW
Series 1, 2, 3 & 4
2008-23
[The effect of the defect or noncompliance should be described below.]
SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms
for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may
be used on both track and highway. SB 23-01 adresses proper installation
torque of cap bolt fasteners attaching SPL's aftermarket lower control arms,
recurring inspection and confirmation of torque setting and removal and
replacement of damaged or under torqued fasteners to reduce risk of
premature failure and accident. SB-23-01 was mailed, emailed and posted on
SPL website to known resellers, race teams and users of the affected parts
and is being submitted here as required by part 579.5.
Turner Motorsports was requested to and issued SB23-01 for their branded
components supplied by SPL.