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Monroe Suspension recall
Recalled November 19, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96E036000 · Monroe
Hazard
ONCE THE BUSHING BEGINS TO WALK OUT, THE TORQUE ROD CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE OF THE BUS TO IMPROPERLY TRACK LEADING TO A LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER TORQUE RODS.
Units
2,808 units
Description
AT THE TAPER PIN END OF THE TORQUE ROD IS A METAL AND RUBBER BUSHING. THIS BUSHING BEGINS TO UNSEAT, OR "WALKS-OUT."
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER TORQUE RODS.
Product
Monroe MONROE
Manufacturer(s)
MONROE AUTO CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →