KYB CORP. OF AMERICA: Safety Recalls in 1993

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by KYB CORP. OF AMERICA in 1993. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

May 7, 1993

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

THE SHOCK ABSORBER ATTACHMENT BRACKET TO THE SWAY LINK BAR HAS REINFORCEMENT WELDS THAT CAN FAIL DUE TO AN ASSEMBLY PROBLEM. THE ATTACHMENT BRACKET CAN BREAK AWAY FROM THE SHOCK ABSORBER AND REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE SWAY LINK BAR, AND CAN THEN FALL INTO AND DAMAGE OR PUNCTURE THE PROXIMAL TIRE.

NHTSA ID: 93E016000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 5,740

Consequence Summary:

FAILURE OF A TIRE CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

CONSUMERS CAN EXCHANGE THEIR CURRENT SHOCK ABSORBERS WITH A REDESIGNED MODEL WHICH INCLUDES A THICKER ATTACHMENT BRACKET, IMPROVED WELDING PENETRATION, AND AN ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT WELD. IF THE REDESIGNED SHOCKS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, CONSUMERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO REPLACE THEIR CURRENT SHOCKS WITH A PRODUCT OF SIMILAR SPECIFICATIONS MANUFACTURED BY ANOTHER COMPANY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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