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If both brackets separate, the rear axle can move laterally until the tires contact either the frame or the wheelhouse resulting in either tire damage or a significant reduction in vehicle handling performance.

Suspension — Rear

Summary
The rear axle track bar bracket can separate from the frame due to missing welds or inadequate weld penetration.
Actions
Dealers will install a track bar bracket reinforcement kit and inspection of the axle tubes. The suspect axle tubes do not have a stamped date code on the tube. Axles without date codes on the tubes will be replaced.
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Date Announced
DEC 18, 1996
Vehicles Affected
25,000
NHTSA Campaign #
96V252000
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