Equipment recall 06E071000 · August 8, 2006
2005-2006 Ford Mustang GT
Certain aftermarket roush branded front struts as a stand alone component, part no. 401297, and roush branded front struts as a suspension kit, part no. 401296, sold for use on…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- Certain aftermarket roush branded front struts as a stand alone component, part no. 401297, and roush branded front struts as a suspension kit, part no. 401296, sold for use on 2005 and 2006 Ford mustang gt vehicles. The front anti roll bar attachment bracket on the front strut can separate from the strut housing due to inconsistent welding. This could result in a clunking noise and or poor handling in extreme or emergency maneuvers.
- Consequence
- If the broken bracket contacts the tire, sidewall damage can occur, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Roush will notify owners and offer to provide new struts free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2006. Owners may contact roush at 734-466-6255.
- Notes
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket roush branded front struts and suspension kits and has no relation to any original equipment installed on Ford mustang gt vehicles manufactured by Ford motor company.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06E071000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 8, 2006
- Filed by
- ROUSH PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 18, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 146
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Mustang GT (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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