Fabtech Suspension, Fabtech Motorsports
Defective Pitman Arms

Fabtech has a TORRENT amount of Safety Recalls and their CUSTOMER SERVICE and PRODUCT QUALITY has deteriorated Substantially since they have associated themselves with Greg Adler of Transamerican Auto Parts

Make: FABTECH Model: FTS71000
Build Dates: Information not Available
Manufacturer: FABTECH MOTORSPORTS
Mfr's Report Date: JAN 23
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06E010000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1360

Summary:
certain fabtech aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. Fts71000 and fts71001, installed for use on certain 2006 gm c/k 2500 pick up trucks and sport utility vehicles. The pin located inside the pitman arm can shear off due to a reverse bending fatigue condition, resulting in a total loss of steering control.

Consequence:
loss of steering control could lead to a vehicle crash with potential injury or death.

Remedy:
fabtech will notify owners and replace the pitman and idler arms free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during february. Owners may contact fabtech at 909-597-7800.

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Office of Defects Investigation Complaint Center
http://www-odi. Nhtsa. Dot. Gov/ivoq/index. Cfm

Company: Fabtech Suspension, Fabtech Motorsports
Country: USA

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