Recall 03E060000: Suspension

NHTSA recall 03E060000 · announced November 20, 2003 · Goodrich · 59 units affected

The problem

VELVET-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM DESIGN FOR USE ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES, PART NO. 06-81-4038 AND SOLD BETWEEN DECEMBER 1998 TO APRIL 2001. THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE SUSPENSION SPRING TO THE AXLE MAY BREAK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP SUDDENLY.

The risk

THE AXLE MAY BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

What to do

THE VEHICLES WILL BE RETRO-FITTED WITH AN AIR SUSPENSION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GOODRICH AT 904-757-3660.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.