9999 KYB KYB Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 76E001000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Suspension:front:macpherson strut
Affected:: 1,400
Notes:: Possibility that defective steel was used in the manufacturing of strutreplacement cartridge shafts.if this condition exists it could result in ashaft breaking while driving, and loss of control of vehicle (correct byinspecting and replacing parts).miss
Campaign:: 93E016000 on 05/10/1993
Component:: Suspension:front:shock absorber
Manufactured:: 03/31/1990 - 02/28/1993
Affected:: 5,740
Defect:: The shock absorber attachment bracket to the sway link bar has reinforcement welds that can fail due to an assembly problem. the attachment bracket can break away from the shock absorber and remain attached to the sway link bar, and can then fall into and damage or puncture the proximal tire.
Consequence:: Failure of a tire can result in loss of vehicle controland possibly an accident.
Correction:: Consumers can exchange their current shock absorbers with a redesigned model which includes a thicker attachment bracket, improved welding penetration, and an additional reinforcement weld. if the redesigned shocks are not available, consumers will be allowed to replace their current shocks with a product of similar specifications manufactured by another company.
Notes:: System: suspension; shock absorber.equipment description: aftermarket shock absorbers for 1986 to 1991 ford taurusand mercury sable.