Recall 93E016000: Suspension, Front, Shock Absorber

NHTSA recall 93E016000 · announced May 7, 1993 · Kyb · 5,740 units affected

The problem

THE SHOCK ABSORBER ATTACHMENT BRACKET TO THE SWAY LINK BAR HAS REINFORCEMENT WELDS THAT CAN FAIL DUE TO AN ASSEMBLY PROBLEM. THE ATTACHMENT BRACKET CAN BREAK AWAY FROM THE SHOCK ABSORBER AND REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE SWAY LINK BAR, AND CAN THEN FALL INTO AND DAMAGE OR PUNCTURE THE PROXIMAL TIRE.

The risk

FAILURE OF A TIRE CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

CONSUMERS CAN EXCHANGE THEIR CURRENT SHOCK ABSORBERS WITH A REDESIGNED MODEL WHICH INCLUDES A THICKER ATTACHMENT BRACKET, IMPROVED WELDING PENETRATION, AND AN ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT WELD. IF THE REDESIGNED SHOCKS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, CONSUMERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO REPLACE THEIR CURRENT SHOCKS WITH A PRODUCT OF SIMILAR SPECIFICATIONS MANUFACTURED BY ANOTHER COMPANY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SHOCK ABSORBER.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR 1986 TO 1991 FORD TAURUSAND MERCURY SABLE.

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