KDDS sway bar bushing issue

[BTO]

I found an issue with our new 4R Off Road. The KDDS sway bar bushing collars have split off from the bushings. Both sides are this way and the truck is only 4 months old. Not sure this is really that serious. Looks like it may only be cosmetic? We may just live with it as is as it may not be worth taking it in over. What do you think?

 

[<<<<]

Nothing is split there. Looks normal.

 

[tpetsch]

Yea, that separation ain't right, not normal. ...Warranty issue for sure.

 

[nb rob]

Push the retaining collar back. It’s fine.
I replaced all my kdss bushings last summer. Those collars on either side can move a bit.
The bushing itself has a split in it for installation.