ReadyLIFT brand lift kits recalled due to crash hazard
- Starting date:
- April 8, 2021
- Posting date:
- April 8, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Specialized Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-75321
Last updated: 2021-04-08
Summary
- Product: ReadyLIFT brand lift kits.
- Issue: Bolt failure could result in the separation from the frame or chassis, which could potentially cause a loss of vehicle control.
- What to do: Consumers should immediately contact their local dealer/installation center for a free repair.
Affected products
ReadyLIFT brand lift kits
Product description
This recall involves ReadyLIFT brand lift kits containing M18 Class 10.9 bolts in sizes ranging from 130mm to 150mm in length.
Part/stock keep number | Name of Product | Vehicle years |
---|---|---|
44-1960 | 6" LIFT KIT - DODGE/RAM 1500 | 2019-2021 |
44-2575-K | 7" LIFT KIT - FORD F-150 4WD W/ SST3000 SHOCKS | 2015-2020 |
44-2576 | 7" LIFT KIT - FORD F-150 4WD W/ BILSTEIN REAR SHOCKS | 2015-2020 |
44-2576LS | 7" LIFT KIT - FORD F-150 4WD W/ BILSTEIN REAR SHOCKS | 2015-2020 |
67-2550 | RADIUS ARM BRACKET KIT â FORD SUPER DUTY 4WD | 2005-2016 |
69-2735 | 3.5" SST LIFT KIT - FORD SUPER DUTY F250/F350 4WD (1-PC DRIVE SHAFT ONLY) | 2017-2021 |
69-2736 | 3.5" SST LIFT KIT - FORD SUPER DUTY F250/F350 4WD (2-PC DRIVE SHAFT ONLY) | 2017-2021 |
Hazard identified
If a substandard bolt remains undetected, it could lead to loss of clamp load potentially resulting in separation of the suspension lower control arm, radius arm, relocation bracket or crossmember from the frame or chassis, which could potentially cause a loss of vehicle control.
As of April 1, 2021, the company has received no reports of incidents or injury in Canada.
Number sold
The company reported that 28 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from September, 2020 to January 2021.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Taiwan
Companies
- Distributor
-
Wheel Pros, LLC
Greenwood Village
Colorado
UNITED STATES
- Manufacturer
-
Ken Pin Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Taiwan
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately contact their local dealer/installation center to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
For more information, consumers may contact ReadyLIFT Suspension Inc. toll-free at 1-800-549-4620, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or by email.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.