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Make : RANCHO Model : 140125
Build Dates : MAR 01, 1994 - MAR 30, 1995
Manufacturer : RANCHO INDUSTRIES
Mfr's Report Date : OCT 31, 1997
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97E036000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 800
Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET STEERING RELAY ROD SYSTEMS USED IN 1988-1997 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON 4-WHEEL DRIVE, 6 LUG PICKUP TRUCKS. THE RELAY ROD COULD FAIL.
Consequence:
THIS FAILURE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy:
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO CONTACT THE FACILITY WHERE THEY PURCHASED THE AFTERMARKET SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND HAVE THEM INSPECT THE RELAY ROD. RANCHO WILL PROVIDE A FREE REPLACEMENT RELAY ROD AND PAY TO HAVE IT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.