Koni recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Koni North America (KONI) is recalling certain shock absorbers with model numbers 8245-1146L, 8245-1146R, 8245-1201L, 8245-1201R, 8245-1203L, and 8245-1203R. These shock absorbers were manufactured January 2008 through April 2013. The affected absorbers were manufactured with an incorrectly welded bracket which may cause the shock absorber to bend and rest on the drive shaft.
What could happen
A bent shock absorber may compromise vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
KONI will notify distributors and advise them to contact their customers of the recall. The shock absorbers will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on May 16, 2013. Customers may contact KONI at 1-800-209-3350.
Vehicles covered
- Koni Shock Absorber
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E023000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Koni North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 2013
- Owners notified
- May 16, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 39
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2008 to Apr 30, 2013
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Koni recall: Equipment Dec 6, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.