435 of 17,656 recalls from Transport Canada and NHTSA.
On certain motorcycles, the head of a bolt used in 3 positions on the rear suspension drag link assembly may detach causing the drag link assembly to come apart resulting in a loss of rear suspension. This situation could lead to loss of control and possible injuries or death.
No risk description available.
Dealers will affect repairs.
On certain vehicles, the rear leaf springs may fail earlier than designed due to an incorrect manufacturing process. This situation could increase the risk of a crash resulting in personal injuries or death.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the rear leaf springs.
NISSAN IS RECALLING 1,018 MY 2008 ALTIMA VEHICLES. THE LEFT SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
IF THE BOLT WERE TO COME OUT, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT TO SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
On certain motorcycles, the rear shock may develop a leak, causing it to eventually lose damping ability. As a result, the rider may experience a loss of vehicle control causing a crash with personal injury or death.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the Rear Suspension Unit (RSU).
Certain motorcycles may have been assembled using an incorrect retaining clip in the rear wheel assembly. This circlip can rub against the spacer bushing, causing metal shavings to penetrate the wheel bearing. Should the wheel bearing fail, it could cause the rear wheel to suddenly lock-up. This, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the rider's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash, causing personal injury or death.
No risk description available.
Dealers will inspect the retaining circlip. If the wrong circlip was installed, the spacing bushing, both wheel bearings, the circlip and both shaft sealing rings will be replaced.
On certain motorcycles, the suspension arm may develop cracks from the combined effects of a press-fit bearing and exposure to corrosive agents (such as snow melting agents). Should these cracks become severe, the rear suspension could collapse, which could result in reduced vehicle control, and a crash causing injury or death.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the suspension arm assembly with one that has redesigned pivot points with new hardware more resistant to corrosion.
On certain motorcycles, the lower fork yoke could develop a crack and eventually fail. As a result, integrity of the front suspension may be compromised, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and a crash with injury or death.
No risk description available.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower fork yoke with an updated version.
On certain vehicles, the transverse link attachment to the front suspension may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly process. A loose transverse link bolt may cause a rattling noise and a vibration. If the bolt comes off completely, the driver may experience difficulty maintaining vehicle control. This could result in a vehicle crash causing injury or death.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace attachment bolts and torque new fasteners to specified value.
On certain motorcycles, a bolt attaching the drag link to the drop link may fracture. This would allow the rear suspension to drop causing the underside of the mudguard to contact the tire. As a result, the rider may lose control of the motorcycle, causing a crash with injury or death.
No risk description available.
Dealers will install a longer drag link bearing sleeve with higher grade hardware.
On certain vehicles, the bolted connection between the front control arm and swivel bearing may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. As a result, this bolted connection could loosen and/or break, affecting vehicle stability and control.
No risk description available.
Dealers will verify the bolted connection torque.
On certain Aztek (AWD), Montana (AWD), Relay (AWD), RendezVous (AWD), RendezVous (FWD), Silhouette (AWD), Terraza (AWD), Terraza (FWD), Uplander (AWD) and Venture (AWD) vehicles equipped with independent rear suspension, when operated in extreme cold temperature and on rough roads, water and salt can intrude past the ball joint seal. The combination of theses conditions may then lead to premature wear of the ball joint. If the ball joint wear progresses to the point of separation from the lower control arm, a loss of vehicle control may occur.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace both ball joints with new ball joints which have a revised boot and ball stud to improve the seal to the ball stud shaft.
On certain motorcycles, the material used for the rear axle may not be sufficient for the application. One of the retaining ears of the rear axle may break during the tightening procedure for the rear axle nut. If both retaining slots were to break off, the rear wheel assembly would not be properly secured.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the axle.
On certain vehicles, the rear shock lower bushings may not have been manufactured to specification (improper vulcanization of the bushing). Depending on vehicle operation and temperature conditions, this could lead to a loosening of the bushing within its housing. Over time, the bushing could continue to loosen and may eventually separate from its housing.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the rear strut assemblies.
On certain vehicles, an inadequate weld could cause the left or right rear suspension toe link assembly to separate. If this were to occur, the affected rear wheel would be able to turn in or out, which could compromise vehicle stability and cause a loss of vehicle control and a crash.
No risk description available.
Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the left and right toe link assemblies.
On certain vehicles, the bolted connections on the suspension's double wishbones may come loose over time or under extreme loading. This condition could lead to a reduction in vehicle stability which could result in a crash.
No risk description available.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the double wishbone suspension.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE BOLTED CONNECTIONS ON THE SUSPENSION'S DOUBLE WISHBONES MAY COME LOOSE OVER TIME OR UNDER EXTREME LOADING.
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN HANDLING STABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE DOUBLE WISHBONE SUSPENSION AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI AT 1-781-788-0600.
The die used for stamping the rear suspension subframe was out of specification during three days of production. As a result, the thickness of the attachment bracket for the rear lower link may be less than the minimum specification. This could result in a crack forming in the attachment bracket. If a crack propagates through the bracket, the rear lower link may separate from the bracket. Under certain severe driving conditions, stability of the vehicle may be compromised, leading to a loss of vehicle control.
No risk description available.
Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the rear suspension subframe.
On certain vehicles, the rear drive axle spindles were overheated during fabrication's heat treatment process. Such a condition compromises the overall structural integrity of the spindle, and therefore could result in a fracture of the spindle. If a spindle fractures while the vehicle is in motion, it may cause wheel separation, which could lead to a loss of vehicle control and a crash.
No risk description available.
Dealers will inspect the spindle for suspect heat codes and replace the axle if necessary.
On certain vehicles, due to the fitment of a nut without the specified self-locking feature, the front lower ball joint may become disconnected. This condition could lead to a loss of directional control and result in a crash.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the lower ball joint nuts.
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