Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KYB
Model Of Vehicle
KYB
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
93E016000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of A Tire Can Result In Loss Of Vehicle Controland Possibly An Accident.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
KYB Corp. Of America
Start Of Manufacture
19900401
End Of Manufacture
19930301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
5740
Date Owners Notified
19930507
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
KYB Corp. Of America
Date Report Received
19930507