EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES FOR USE ON 1988-1998 CHEVROLET
— Recall Campaign #98E008000
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET DRAG LINK (CONNECTING ROD) ASSEMBLIES FOR USE ON 1988-1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI MINI VANS. INCORRECT NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED AND SHIPPED WITH DRAG LINKS. SEPARATION BETWEEN THE NUT AND THE MATING COMPONENT (DRAG LINK) CAN OCCUR.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 700 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98E008000
| Manufacturer: | DANA CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 17, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98E008000 |
| Units affected: | 700 |
- Description:
- EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET DRAG LINK (CONNECTING ROD) ASSEMBLIES FOR USE ON 1988-1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI MINI VANS. INCORRECT NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED AND SHIPPED WITH DRAG LINKS. SEPARATION BETWEEN THE NUT AND THE MATING COMPONENT (DRAG LINK) CAN OCCUR.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPLACEMENT PARTS. DANA WILL COMPENSATE OWNERS FOR ALL RELATED CHARGES FOR THE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THESE PARTS.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 1998.OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT OBTAINED THE FREE REMEDY AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DANA AT 1-888-888-0129.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).