Recall 97E036000: Suspension

NHTSA recall 97E036000 · announced November 1, 1997 · Rancho · 800 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET STEERING RELAY ROD SYSTEMS USED IN 1988-1997 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON 4-WHEEL DRIVE, 6 LUG PICKUP TRUCKS. THE RELAY ROD COULD FAIL.

The risk

THIS FAILURE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

What to do

OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO CONTACT THE FACILITY WHERE THEY PURCHASED THE AFTERMARKET SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND HAVE THEM INSPECT THE RELAY ROD. RANCHO WILL PROVIDE A FREE REPLACEMENT RELAY ROD AND PAY TO HAVE IT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

DISTRIBUTOR NOTICE BEGAN NOVEMBER 1, 1997.OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD A SUSPENSION SYSTEM INSTALLED ON THEIR VEHICLES AND ARE UNABLE TO HAVE THIS SYSTEM REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT RANCHO AT 1-800-521-6754.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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