OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
01E021000
Suspension
Reported May 4, 2001 · CHALMERS SUSPENSIONS INTL
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 2000 AND POSSIBLE 2001 MODEL YEAR TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS SUSPENSIONS SHIPPED MAY 8, 2000, TO JUNE 9, 2000, AND SEPTEMBER 19, 2000, TO OCTOBER 6, 2000. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE FIXED FABRICATED TORQUE RODS WHICH COULD CAUSE LACK OF AXLE RETENTION.
Consequence
UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
CHALMERS WILL NOTIFY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS CUSTOMERS AND PERFORM THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 2, 2001. 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 CHALMERS SUSPENSIONS AT 905-624-9750.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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