We have become aware of a two separate customers who have had fasteners break. The fastener is part of the Hot Rod and Mk4 spindle assembly and it attaches the steering arm to the spindle. This is a serious concern. If you have a Factory Five Mk4 Roadster (complete kit only) or '33 Hot Rod, please stop driving your vehicle and read the following information.



The Factory Five part number is 33610. This is an M12-1.75 x 50mm long button head zinc colored bolt grade 12.9. The fasteners of concern are a silver zinc color and were used starting May 2009.



If you have a Mk4 complete kit or a 33 Hot rod do not drive your car.

Actions we are taking:

1. We will be sending All Mk4 complete kit and 33 Hot rod customers hex head replacement bolts as soon as possible (days, not weeks).

2. While these fasteners are correct for the application, we do not know why they have failed. We have sent samples to an independent testing lab, but are proceeding to replace all fasteners as quickly as possible.

3. We are posting this notice on our website, customer discussions forums, our Facebook page, and sending certified mail notices to customers immediately.

Our number one concern is your safety. If you have any concerns, questions or feel that you don’t understand this message, please e-mail or call FFR’s tech department at 508-291-3443.

UPDATE: Patti in purchasing and I have been working hard to get the new fasteners and instructions ready to send to all of those who may be affected by this tech alert. Everything was sent out on 8/18.

Factory Five Racing, Inc