NHTSA Recall 93V123000

Filed by Utilimaster Corporation. Component: Suspension. Reported 1993-07-21. An estimated 3,300 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

THE TWO REARWARD FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME MOUNTING BRACKETS CAN FRACTURE.

Risk

IF THE FRACTURES OF THE MOUNTING BRACKETS GROW IN LENGTH,HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE CAN CHANGE. IN THE EVENT OF A COMPLETEFRACTURE AND SEPARATION OF BOTH MOUNTING BRACKETS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR.

What the manufacturer will do

INSTALL A REINFORCING BRACKET WHICH "GLOVES" EACH OF THE TWO REARWARD BRACKETS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VANS.

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