Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10E002000 | RIDE CONTROL, LLC | E (Equipment) | 12657 | 03/15/2010 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/11/2010 | 02/11/2010 | ||||||||
| 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 Summary | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 04/27/2011 | 167000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 geo prizm. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle veered towards the left. the contact also stated that the seat belts were not connecting to their appropriate buckles. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, however the manufacturer was notified. the manufacture stated that the vin did not qualify for the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10e002000 (suspension). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 167,000 and the current mileage was 169,000. sm. | |||
| 04/27/2011 | 167000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 geo prizm. the contact stated while driving 20 miles per hour the vehicle shifted towards the left. the contact also stated the vehicles seat belts are not connecting to the appropriate buckle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, however the manufacturer was contacted. the manufacture stated the vin did not qualify for the recall under nhtsa campaign id number:10e002000 (suspension). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 167,000, and the current mileage was 169,000. rds. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 08/28/1998 | 4 | ||
| When driving vehicle approximately 25mph & would be turning corners or curbs, the steering wheel would just go out. would have no steering control. felt as if the vehicle was on ice. would have no warning when this would happen. been to dealer 3-4 times for problem. mechanice replaced the steering sensors at least 4 times. also had the steering pump replaced. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 1 | 07/05/1998 | ||
| Vehicle does not contain a front stabilizer bar, resulting is loss of control of steering. | |||