Arvinmeritor 142193, 142303, 142305, 142435 and 10 more (1986-2002): Suspension
Recall 10E002000 · Feb 11, 2010 · Ride Control, LLC
12,657
units affected
12,657
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10E002000
- Date
- Feb 11, 2010
- Maker
- Ride Control, LLC
- Units affected
- 12,657
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Suspension
- Model years
- 1986-2002
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
14 models, 52 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Arvinmeritor | 142193 | Not stated |
| Arvinmeritor | 142303 | Not stated |
| Arvinmeritor | 142305 | Not stated |
| Arvinmeritor | 142435 | Not stated |
| Chevrolet | Prizm | 1998-2002 |
| Geo | Prizm | 1989-1997 |
| Lexus | ES250 | 1990-1991 |
| Nissan | Altima | 1993-1999 |
| Ride Control | 142193 | Not stated |
| Ride Control | 142303 | Not stated |
| Ride Control | 142305 | Not stated |
| Ride Control | 142435 | Not stated |
| Toyota | Celica | 1986-1993 |
| Toyota | Corolla | 1988-1997, 2000-2002 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 10E002000?
14 models: Arvinmeritor 142193 (all years), Arvinmeritor 142303 (all years), Arvinmeritor 142305 (all years) and 11 more, about 12,657 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 10E002000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.