Equipment recall 07E086000 · October 16, 2007

Chevrolet C4500, GMC C4500 and 2 more models

Certain link ultraride rear air suspension systems, model 8M000070, sold for installation as aftermarket equipment on GM chassis models 4500 and 5500, ambulances and shuttle buses.

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 link ultraride rear air suspension systems, model 8M000070, sold for installation as aftermarket equipment on GM chassis models 4500 and 5500, ambulances and shuttle buses. The axle side lateral control bracket of the suspension has cracked in some cases.
Consequence: If the lateral control rod bracket fractures, the handling of the vehicle will be adversely affected, including possible loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Link will notify owners and provide repair kits free of charge and will reimburse for labor and inspection costs. The recall began June 7, 2007. Owners can contact link toll-free at 1-800-222-6283.
Notes: This recall only pertains to aftermarket link suspension systems and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicle manufactured by general motors.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: 07E086000
Reported to NHTSA: October 16, 2007
Filed by: LINK MANUFACTURING, LTD
Owner notification: June 7, 2007
Vehicles potentially affected: 367
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension

Recall 07E086000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet C4500 (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
Chevrolet C5500 (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
GMC C4500 (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
GMC C5500 (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005

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