2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Posted on: 1990-11-29
Description
Lug nuts that retain wheels and wheel covers may have been torqued to lower than recommended specifications.
Consequence
Insufficient clamping of lug nuts retaining the wheelcover and wheel could result in a loose wheel that could fall off with potentialfor loss of control and an accident.
Corrective Action
Remove original wheel cover, torque lug to specification, and install full wheel covers that are retained by spring clips.
Notes
System: wheel lug nuts.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2010-02-11
Description
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
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.
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.