The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V476000·Announced 2023-12-07

Polestar 2 Recalled for Potential Steering Loss Due to Defective Ball Joint

Polestar is recalling certain 2023 Polestar 2 vehicles due to a defect in the front left lower ball joint that could cause loss of steering control. Owners should contact their dealer for a free inspection and replacement.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Structural suspension defect with potential for loss of steering control. Per the rubric, it meets the criterion for Score 3: 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.' No crashes, injuries, or deaths have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Polestar 2 vehicles due to a defect in the front left lower ball joint. The ball joint may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which could allow the control arm to disconnect from the steering knuckle.

If the control arm disconnects from the steering knuckle, the driver would lose steering control. This loss of steering capability significantly increases the risk of a crash.

The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles. Polestar began notifying owners by mail on August 10, 2023. Owners should contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the ball joint fastening bolt.

The recalled product

Product
2023 POLESTAR POLESTAR 2
Brand
POLESTAR
Manufacturer
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
  • suspension-defect
  • steering-loss
Affected units
3

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • POLESTAR 2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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