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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