Tenneco Automotive Monroe Shock Absorder/ Strut: Poor Welding Causing Foot Bracket To Break
Recall Summary Tenneco Automotive is recalling Monroe shock absorbers/struts due to poor welding on the foot bracket that can cause it to break or detach. This defect could result in loss of vehicle control. Affected vehicles should have their shock absorbers inspected and replaced if they are one of the recalled units.
- Recalling firm
- TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE
- Product
- Vehicles: TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE Monroe Shock absorder/ Strut. Units affected: 2
- Reason
- It has been established that the welding on the foot bracket of the shock absorber is not to specification. This can result in the failure/detachment of the foot bracket which could cause loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the shock absorber and if found to be one of the affected unit then replace the unit with a quality assured item.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-03-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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