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NHTSA recall 06E071000 · Equipment

Suspension › Front

Ford Mustang GT

Reported Aug 8, 2006146 vehicles affectedROUSH PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.

The defect

Certain aftermarket roush branded front struts as a stand alone component, part no. 401297, and roush branded front struts as a suspension kit, part no. 401296, sold for use on 2005 and 2006 ford mustang GT vehicles. the front anti roll bar attachment bracket on the front strut can separate from the strut housing due to inconsistent welding. this could result in a clunking noise and or poor handling in extreme or emergency maneuvers.

The risk

If the broken bracket contacts the tire, sidewall damage can occur, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

The remedy

Roush will notify owners and offer to provide new struts free of charge. The recall began on september 18, 2006. owners may contact roush at 734-466-6255.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Mustang GT
20052006

Notes

This recall only pertains to aftermarket roush branded front struts and suspension kits and has no relation to any original equipment installed on ford mustang GT vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.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.