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KYB Suspension recall
Recalled May 7, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93E016000 · KYB
Description
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.
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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →