Safety Recall NHTSA · 97E036000 Reported November 1, 1997

Rancho/steering relay rod

Q: What is recall 97E036000?

NHTSA recall 97E036000 was issued by Rancho Industries on November 1, 1997. It addresses: Rancho/steering relay rod. The recall affects approximately 800 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Rancho Industries · N/A · 800 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97E036000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Rancho Industries

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

800

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

November 1, 1997

Defect Summary

Equipment description: aftermarket steering relay rod systems used in 1988-1997 chevrolet 1/2 ton 4-wheel drive, 6 lug pickup trucks. the relay rod could fail.

Safety Consequence

This failure can result in a loss of steering control.

Corrective Action

Owners are being asked to contact the facility where they purchased the aftermarket suspension system and have them inspect the relay rod. rancho will provide a free replacement relay rod and pay to have it installed on the vehicle.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Rancho Industries dealer and reference recall ID 97E036000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 97E036000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 97E036000?

NHTSA recall 97E036000 was issued by Rancho Industries on November 1, 1997. It addresses: Rancho/steering relay rod. The recall affects approximately 800 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rancho Industries dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97E036000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.