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Goodrich Suspension recall
Recalled November 20, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03E060000 · Goodrich
Hazard
THE AXLE MAY BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
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.
Units
59 units
Description
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.
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.
Product
Goodrich VELVET-RIDE REAR SUSPENSI
Manufacturer(s)
GOODRICH CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →