Kyb Corp. Of America | NHTSA Recall #93E016000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93E016000 by Kyb Corp. Of America. Includes 5,740 affected units, SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93E016000

Manufacturer: Kyb Corp. Of America

Report Received Date: 1993-05-07T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:independent front shock absorber

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 5,740

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: Failure of a tire can result in loss of vehicle controland possibly an accident.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 93E016000

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