NHTSA recall 99V-214 (99V214000)
suspension recall reported August 9, 1999 - about 49,066 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 99V214000
- Also written as
- 99V-214
- Manufacturer number
- 835
- Reported
- August 9, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- ~49,066
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. (2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 REGULAR CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE MARCH 21, 1995; 2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 CLUB CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 8, 1995; AND 3500 SERIES 4X2/4X4 CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 21, 1995). THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK TOWERS CAN CRACK AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME. THE SHOCK TOWER COULD DAMAGE THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE LINES RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE.
Why it is dangerous
THIS WOULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPRING/SHOCK TOWER AND ANY VEHICLES EXHIBITING CRACKING WILL HAVE THE TOWER REPLACED. VEHICLES THAT ARE DO NOT SHOW ANY CRACKING WILL HAVE A WELD-ON REINFORCEMENT ADDED.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-214 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.