Timoney recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Timoney Technology (Timoney) is recalling certain Mark 1 and Gen 2 Independent Front Suspensions (IFS). Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
What could happen
If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Timoney will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected suspensions, and those manufacturers will conduct recalls of their own with their dealers replacing the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2018.
Vehicles covered
- Timoney Ifs Gen 2
- Timoney Ifs Mark I
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E017000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Timoney Technology
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 29, 2018
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 146
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2014 to Mar 29, 2018
- Part
- Suspension › Front
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.