NHTSA recall 18E017000 · Equipment
Suspension › Front
Reported Mar 29, 2018146 vehicles affectedTimoney TechnologyBuilt Jan 1, 2014 – Mar 29, 2018
The defect
Timoney Technology (Timoney) is recalling certain Mark 1 and Gen 2 Independent Front Suspensions (IFS). Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
The risk
If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Timoney will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected suspensions, and those manufacturers will conduct recalls of their own with their dealers replacing the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2018.