The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17E012000·Announced 2017-02-21

LiquidSpring Recalls Suspension Systems Due to Brake Bolt Tightening Defect

LiquidSpring is recalling certain Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems because overtightened rear brake banjo bolts may cause loss of rear brakes, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) where the hazard is a partial or complete loss of rear brakes, which significantly increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

LiquidSpring LLC is recalling certain Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part number 11326, model numbers DS100F2, DS129FS3, DS147FS3, and DS147FS3-NY. The recall involves 321 units.

In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake banjo bolts of the rear brake system may have been overtightened at the rear brake caliper. The improperly tightened banjo bolts may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

LiquidSpring has notified the purchasers, and the affected vehicle manufacturers will file recalls to have their dealers remove and replace the banjo bolts and crush washers, free of charge. The recall began on February 23, 2017. Owners may contact LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS recall
Manufacturer
LiquidSpring LLC
Category
Vehicle — Suspension / Brakes
Hazard
Affected units
321

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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