The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22E100000·Announced 2022-12-15

Ridewell 266 Suspension Brake Pad Retaining Clip Recall

Ridewell is recalling certain 266 Suspensions with Haldex Air Disc Brakes because a retaining clip may detach, reducing brake performance or causing a flat tire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can reduce brake performance and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ridewell Corporation is recalling certain Ridewell 266 Suspensions equipped with Haldex Brake ModulT Gen II Air Disc Brakes. The affected units have model number 164223HB001 and specific axle serial numbers listed on the axle label, including ranges C21G03901 to C21G03908, C21I03369 to C21I07320, C21J01209 to C21J01411, C21L14396 to C21L14415, and C22D06030 to C22D06077.

The retaining clip in the brake pad retaining assembly may be loose or could detach, which can loosen the brake pad. A detached retaining clip or bracket can damage the brake pad, reducing brake performance, damage a tire valve causing a flat tire, or become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and repair the spring bracket assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ridewell customer service at 1-417-833-4565 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS recall
Manufacturer
RIDEWELL CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
186

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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