Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LINK
Model Of Vehicle
ULTRARIDE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
05E046000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Link Manufacturing Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
102
Date Owners Notified
20050921
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Link Manufacturing, Ltd
Date Report Received
20050722