Link Manufacturing, Ltd | NHTSA Recall #05E046000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05E046000 by Link Manufacturing, Ltd. Includes 102 affected units, SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain link ulterior air suspension systems, p/n 8m00043, installed on ford f-350 super duty chassis cabs (1999 and newer models). the torque specification on the u-bolts which attach the axle to the suspension arm was incorrect. over-torque may cause the rear spring upper plate to become deformed or cracked during the installation process.

Corrective Action

Notification of this defect was issued to customers as a product improvement plan on june 10, 2005. link will notify its customers under the regulations of conducting a safety recall and replace rear spring upper plate, u-bolts, nuts, and hardened washers free of charge. owners may contact link manufacturing at 1-800-222-6283.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05E046000
Manufacturer: Link Manufacturing, Ltd
Report Received Date: 2005-07-22T00:00:00
Subject: Suspension
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 102

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain link ulterior air suspension systems, p/n 8m00043, installed on ford f-350 super duty chassis cabs (1999 and newer models). the torque specification on the u-bolts which attach the axle to the suspension arm was incorrect. over-torque may cause the rear spring upper plate to become deformed or cracked during the installation process.
Consequence Summary: If this occurs, the clamp load on the axle will be insufficient to maintain axle alignment and may damage the suspension arm. severe misalignment may cause the tire to contact the air spring, wearing a hole in the air spring, which would prevent the suspension from functioning correctly, causing the vehicle to ride roughly. while it is highly unlikely that both rear spring upper plates would simultaneously suffer a catastrophic failure, the result could be partial or complete loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Action: Notification of this defect was issued to customers as a product improvement plan on june 10, 2005. link will notify its customers under the regulations of conducting a safety recall and replace rear spring upper plate, u-bolts, nuts, and hardened washers free of charge. owners may contact link manufacturing at 1-800-222-6283.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7xqk~vn7d-efe2
NHTSA ID: 05E046000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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