Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Tempra: Fracture Of Front Coil Springs
Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 2,466 Tempra vehicles because plastic shields on the front suspension coil springs can trap moisture, which combined with salt and debris may cause the springs to break. A broken spring can then damage the tire by rubbing against it. The remedy involves fitting modified ventilated spring sheaths and inspecting the front coil springs.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES TEMPRA. Units affected: 2,466
- Reason
- The anti noise plastic shields fitted to the bottom of the front suspension coil springs may permit the accumulation of a high level of humidity under certain environmental conditions. When combined with the presence of salt and small stones etc. this condition may cause breakage of the spring(s) and subsequent tearing of the tyre as a result of the fractured coils contacting the tyre wall. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a modified ventilated spring sheath and inspection of the front coil springs.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1998-12-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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