Ride Control 142303 – 10E002000

Defect Description For Recall

Ride Control Is Recalling Certain Front Strut Mounts Branded As Gabriel Ride Control Or ARVInmeritor, P/Nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, Sold As Replacement Equipment For The Vehicles Listed Above. The Affected Front Strut Mounts Did Not Contain A Weld Joint Between The Bearing Housing And The Rate Plate.

Make Of Vehicle

RIDE CONTROL

Model Of Vehicle

142303

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

10E002000

Component Description

Suspension

Effect Of Defect

The Absence Of The Weld Can Allow The Strut To Come Out Of Its Mounting Position Under Certain Extreme Driving Conditions Which Could Cause Damage To Surrounding Vehicle Components Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Ride Control Will Notify Owners Of Record And Replace The Affected Parts Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On March 15, 2010. Owners May Contact Ride Control At 1-248-458-1396.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Ride Control, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

12657

Date Owners Notified

20100315

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Ride Control, Llc

Date Report Received

20100211

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard