Simard recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Simard Suspensions Inc (Simard) is recalling certain front suspensions. These axles have plastic insulators installed between the wheel hub and the wheel or the brake drum and the wheel to prevent corrosion between the two components. Heat generated by the brakes may melt these insulators.
What could happen
If the insulators melt, it can cause the wheel to loosen and detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Simard will notify owners, and dealers will remove or replace the insulators, free of charge. Owners may contact Simard customer service at 1-877-898-8317 or email: [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Simard Front Suspension
- Simard Rear Suspension
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E041000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Simard Suspensions Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 15, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jul 4, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 89
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 1, 2017 to Nov 30, 2017
- Part
- Suspension; Wheels › Hub
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.