Goodrich Velvet-Ride Rear Suspensi – 03E060000

Defect Description For Recall

Velvet-Ride Rear Suspension System Design For Use On Certain Heavy Duty Vehicles, Part No. 06-81-4038 And Sold Between December 1998 To April 2001. The Bolts That Connect The Suspension Spring To The Axle May Break Causing The Vehicle To Drop Suddenly.

Make Of Vehicle

GOODRICH

Model Of Vehicle

VELVET-RIDE REAR SUSPENSI

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

03E060000

Component Description

Suspension

Effect Of Defect

The Axle May Become Separated From The Vehicle, Possibly Causing A Loss Of Vehicle Control.

Fix Defect

The Vehicles Will Be Retro-Fitted With An Air Suspension Free Of Charge. The Recall Began August 17, 2004. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Goodrich At 904-757-3660.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Goodrich Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

59

Date Owners Notified

20040817

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Goodrich Corporation

Date Report Received

20031120

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard