NHTSA recall 07E093000 · Equipment
Equipment
The defect
Certain aftermarket link liftable suspensions, model 8a000490 duralift II 13.2K, containing the aluminum cross-member manufactured from july 20, 2005, to march 16, 2007, sold for use on certain class 7 and class 8 trucks. bending and fatigue cracks can occur in the cross-member.
The risk
Over time, the cross-member can fail initiating a vehicle shimmy that could cause loss of vehicle control, possible resulting in a crash.
The remedy
Notification was sent to owners instructing them to remove the cross-member and replace it with a new steel cross-member, kit number 80001799. kits are available free of charge. the recall began on august 10, 2007. owners can contact link's customer service department toll-free at 1-800-222-6283.