If the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. Tire damage can result.

Suspension — Front — Springs — Coil Springs

Date Announced
OCT 06, 1998
Vehicles Affected
64,967
NHTSA Campaign #
98V245000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. During winter months, the road salt used to de-ice roads can result in corrosion that causes pits to form on the lower coil of the front springs allowing cracks to develop. This can result in breakage of the lower spring coil.
Actions
Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.
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