NHTSA Recall # | 73996 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 10E002000 |
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Manufacturer | RIDE CONTROL, LLC |
Supplier | GEO |
Brand | GEO |
Model | PRIZM |
Model Year | 1997 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Date of notification | 15/03/10 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/07/24 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/02/10 |
Report created | 11/02/10 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 12657 |
Defect summary | Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld joint between the bearing housing and the rate plate. |
Consequence summary | The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. The safety recall began on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396. |
Recall notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor front strut mounts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors, nissan, or toyota. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |