Liquid Spring recall: Suspension
What is wrong
LiquidSpring LLC (Liquid Spring) is recalling certain aftermarket CLASS DS96F-A, DS96F-M and DS96F-MC suspensions for Ford E-450 chassis; DS120F-A and DS120F-A10 suspensions for Ford F-450 chassis; DS137F-A and DS137F-A10 suspensions for Ford F-550 chassis with 18,000lb GVWR; DS147F-B2 suspensions for Ford F-550 chassis with 19,500lb GVWR; and DS96GM-AR, DS96GM-AR12, DS96GM-AM and DS96GM-MR suspensions for Chevrolet G3500/4500 chassis. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
What could happen
If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Liquid Spring will notify owners, and dealers will install a new re-designed bracket, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Liquid Spring customer service at 1-765-474-7816 extension 109.
Vehicles covered
- Liquid Spring Ds120F-A
- Liquid Spring Ds120F-A10
- Liquid Spring Ds137F-A
- Liquid Spring Ds137F-A10
- Liquid Spring Ds147F-B2
- Liquid Spring Ds96F-A
- Liquid Spring Ds96F-M
- Liquid Spring Ds96F-Mc
- Liquid Spring Ds96Gm-Am
- Liquid Spring Ds96Gm-Ar
- Liquid Spring Ds96Gm-Ar12
- Liquid Spring Ds96Gm-Mr
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E034000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Liquidspring LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 2, 2014
- Owners notified
- Aug 18, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 235
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 13, 2012 to May 6, 2014
- Part
- Suspension
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.
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.