NHTSA recall 07E086000 · Equipment
Suspension
Chevrolet C4500 and 3 more
Reported Oct 16, 2007367 vehicles affectedLINK MANUFACTURING, LTD
The 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.
The risk
If the lateral control rod bracket fractures, the handling of the vehicle will be adversely affected, including possible loss of vehicle control.
The remedy
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.