NHTSA recall 98V-319 (98V319000)
suspension recall reported December 15, 1998 - about 27,083 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V319000
- Also written as
- 98V-319
- Reported
- December 15, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- ~27,083
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BOLTS CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK.
Why it is dangerous
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM FASTENERS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-319 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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