MONROE UNSPECIFIED 9999: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96E036000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MONROE | UNSPECIFIED | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-11-07 | 1996-11-19 | 1996-11-27 |
Manufacturers Involved: MONROE AUTO CORP.
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2808
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
AT THE TAPER PIN END OF THE TORQUE ROD IS A METAL AND RUBBER BUSHING. THIS BUSHING BEGINS TO UNSEAT, OR "WALKS-OUT."
ONCE THE BUSHING BEGINS TO WALK OUT, THE TORQUE ROD CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE OF THE BUS TO IMPROPERLY TRACK LEADING TO A LOSS OF CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER TORQUE RODS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 7, 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR BUSES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONROE AT 1-313-243-8241.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
