NHTSA Recall # | 74580 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 09E039000 |
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Manufacturer | ROCK KRAWLER/PURE PERFORMANCE GROUP, INC |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2009 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Date of notification | 15/10/09 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/07/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/07/25 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 19/06/09 |
Report created | 19/06/09 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 44 |
Defect summary | Rock krawler is recalling 44 performance suspension systems sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicle listed above. These suspension systems were produced with grade 2 carriage bolts instead of the proper grade 5 carriage bolts. The improper grade 2 carriage bolts could experience a loss of clamping force for the bottom strut fork. |
Consequence summary | This condition could cause a loss of effective lift and lowering of the affected vehicle, possibly creating the driver to panic which could possibly lead to a vehicle crash. |
Corrective action | Rock krawler will notify owners and provide a free remedy. The safety recall began on october 15. 2008. All the affected untits have been remedied. Owners may contact rock krawler at 1-518-270-9822. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |