NHTSA recall 00V-154 (00V154000)
suspension recall reported June 5, 2000 - about 541 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 00V154000
- Also written as
- 00V-154
- Reported
- June 5, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- ~541
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
Why it is dangerous
AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-154 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.