Kyb Kyb Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 93E016000
Manufacturer: KYB CORP. OF AMERICA
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 1990
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1993
Date of Owner Notification: May 7th, 1993

Defect Summary:
THE SHOCK ABSORBER ATTACHMENT BRACKET TO THE SWAY LINK BAR HAS REINFORCEMENT WELDS THAT CAN FAIL DUE TO AN ASSEMBLY PROBLEM. THE ATTACHMENT BRACKET CAN BREAK AWAY FROM THE SHOCK ABSORBER AND REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE SWAY LINK BAR, AND CAN THEN FALL INTO AND DAMAGE OR PUNCTURE THE PROXIMAL TIRE.

Consequence Summary:
FAILURE OF A TIRE CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
CONSUMERS CAN EXCHANGE THEIR CURRENT SHOCK ABSORBERS WITH A REDESIGNED MODEL WHICH INCLUDES A THICKER ATTACHMENT BRACKET, IMPROVED WELDING PENETRATION, AND AN ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT WELD. IF THE REDESIGNED SHOCKS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, CONSUMERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO REPLACE THEIR CURRENT SHOCKS WITH A PRODUCT OF SIMILAR SPECIFICATIONS MANUFACTURED BY ANOTHER COMPANY.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SHOCK ABSORBER.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR 1986 TO 1991 FORD TAURUSAND MERCURY SABLE.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 76E001000
Manufacturer: KYB CORP. OF AMERICA
Date of Owner Notification: December 26th, 1975

Recall Notes:
POSSIBILITY THAT DEFECTIVE STEEL WAS USED IN THE MANUFACTURING OF STRUTREPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE SHAFTS.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS IT COULD RESULT IN ASHAFT BREAKING WHILE DRIVING, AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE (CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING PARTS).MISS