Defect Description For Recall
Certain Aftermarket Link Liftable Suspensions, Model 8A000490 Duralift Ii 13.2K, Containing The Aluminum Cross-Member Manufactured From July 20, 2005, To March 16, 2007, Sold For Use On Certain Class 7 And Class 8 Trucks. Bending And Fatigue Cracks Can Occur In The Cross-Member.
Make Of Vehicle
LINK
Model Of Vehicle
8A000490 DURALIFT II
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
07E093000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
Over Time, The Cross-Member Can Fail Initiating A Vehicle Shimmy That Could Cause Loss Of Vehicle Control, Possible Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Notification Was Sent To Owners InstruCTIng Them To Remove The Cross-Member And Replace It With A New Steel Cross-Member, Kit Number 80001799. Kits Are Available Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 10, 2007. Owners Can Contact Link’S Customer Service Department Toll-Free At 1-800-222-6283.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Link Manufacturing, Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
20070713
End Of Manufacture
20070314
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1577
Date Owners Notified
20070810
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Link Manufacturing, Ltd
Date Report Received
20071107