OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
97E036000
Suspension
Reported Nov 1, 1997 · RANCHO INDUSTRIES
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET STEERING RELAY ROD SYSTEMS USED IN 1988-1997 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON 4-WHEEL DRIVE, 6 LUG PICKUP TRUCKS. THE RELAY ROD COULD FAIL.
Consequence
THIS FAILURE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO CONTACT THE FACILITY WHERE THEY PURCHASED THE AFTERMARKET SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND HAVE THEM INSPECT THE RELAY ROD. RANCHO WILL PROVIDE A FREE REPLACEMENT RELAY ROD AND PAY TO HAVE IT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.
Notes
DISTRIBUTOR NOTICE BEGAN NOVEMBER 1, 1997.OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD A SUSPENSION SYSTEM INSTALLED ON THEIR VEHICLES AND ARE UNABLE TO HAVE THIS SYSTEM REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT RANCHO AT 1-800-521-6754.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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