: the contact stated while the vehicle was being repaired for other recalls, upon inspection it was discovered the front coil springs and upper mounting brackets were cracked. There is NHTSA recall # 98V245000, regarding the front coil springs. The front coil springs were replaced under recall in 1999 however the recall did not correct the problem. The vehicle is having the same problems again. The manufacturer has been alerted and no repairs have been made.

- Proctor, MN, USA

Consumer received recall notice 98V245000 concerning front coil spring. The driver took vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic told consumer that he could not fix it due to the struts being corroded.

- Thompsonville, NY, USA

Left front lower coil spring snapped while driving, lost control of vehicle, and went into grassy median. Nothing was hit. Reported by insurance agent, not owner.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

Recall repair of the installation of a spring guide to prevent the spring from contacting the tire in the event that it breaks due to corrosion is not a sufficient repair, repair does not illiminate the possibility of spring failure due to corrosion of rock salt.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

The consumer received recall letter for front coil springs. Since receiving recall letter, the parts have been unavailable. When consumer went to get vehicle serviced, the dealership told him that they had the parts, and consumer needed to get oil change along with routine check-up. After finishing with the routine check-up, dealer told the consumer that he didn't have parts.

- Toledo, OH, USA