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Showing posts with label possible detachment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label possible detachment. Show all posts

Thursday, 8 January 2015

UK RECALL #24 - JEEP - Rear suspension may detach under certain circumstances.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/166
Manufacturer Ref :P37 
Make:JEEP
Model :Cherokee
Launch Date :12/12/2014
Numbers Involved :206
Build Start Date :21/05/2014
Build End Date :06/06/2014 
Recall Details
Concern :REAR SUSPENSION MAY DETACH
Description :One or more of the rear suspension shock absorbers may break at one of the shock absorber attachment points. A partially detached rear suspension shock absorber(s) could cause damage to other rear chassis/suspension components, rear brake pipe damage and/or damage to the rear tyre/s increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedial Action :Check date code of shock absorber fitted and where applicable, replace shock absorber
Vehicle Id :1C3CCCAG0FN510981 to 3C6RR7KTXEG293476
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)


Wednesday, 7 January 2015

UK RECALL #18 - LAND ROVER - Front Wheels could possibly detach under extreme conditions.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/092
Manufacturer Ref :P048 
Make:LAND ROVER
Model :Defender
Launch Date :28/11/2014
Numbers Involved :2466
Build Start Date :01/09/2010
Build End Date :05/07/2011 
Recall Details
Concern :FRONT WHEEL MAY DETACH
Description :It has been established that in extreme cases the front axle tube could fracture over a period of time. If not identified, this could result in the detachment of the wheel and hub assembly.
Remedial Action :Recall all affected vehicles and fit additional brackets to hold the hub/tube assembly in place should the tube fracture.
Vehicle Id :SALLDHMT7BA820580 to SALLDHSS8BA408691
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)