9999 LINK ULTRARIDE Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 05E046000 on 07/27/2005
- Component:
- Suspension
- Affected:
- 102
- Defect:
- Certain link ulterior air suspension systems, p/n 8m00043, installed on ford f-350 super duty chassis cabs (1999 and newer models). the torque specification on the u-bolts which attach the axle to the suspension arm was incorrect. over-torque may cause the rear spring upper plate to become deformed or cracked during the installation process.
- Consequence:
- If this occurs, the clamp load on the axle will be insufficient to maintain axle alignment and may damage the suspension arm. severe misalignment may cause the tire to contact the air spring, wearing a hole in the air spring, which would prevent the suspension from functioning correctly, causing the vehicle to ride roughly. while it is highly unlikely that both rear spring upper plates would simultaneously suffer a catastrophic failure, the result could be partial or complete loss of vehicle control.
- Correction:
- Notification of this defect was issued to customers as a product improvement plan on june 10, 2005. link will notify its customers under the regulations of conducting a safety recall and replace rear spring upper plate, u-bolts, nuts, and hardened washers free of charge. owners may contact link manufacturing at 1-800-222-6283.
- Notes:
- Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 07E086000 on 10/15/2007
- Component:
- Suspension
- Affected:
- 367
- Defect:
- Certain link ultraride rear air suspension systems, model 8m000070, sold for installation as aftermarket equipment on gm chassis models 4500 and 5500, ambulances and shuttle buses. the axle side lateral control bracket of the suspension has cracked in some cases.
- Consequence:
- If the lateral control rod bracket fractures, the handling of the vehicle will be adversely affected, including possible loss of vehicle control.
- Correction:
- Link will notify owners and provide repair kits free of charge and will reimburse for labor and inspection costs. the recall began june 7, 2007. owners can contact link toll-free at 1-800-222-6283.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket link suspension systems and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicle manufactured by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
9999 LINK ULTRARIDE TSBs (3)
- Bulletin:
- LINUREAK02
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This service bulletin provides steps to update the circuit board with replacement service part for link electronic air kit.
- Bulletin:
- LINUR10002
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- This service bulletin notifies of service kit and instructions available for updating suspension from potential brake line contact.
- Bulletin:
- LINAS72305
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- This service bulletin notifies of service kit and instructions available for updating suspension with reinforced bracket.
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