S&S Truck recall: Steering
What is wrong
S&S Truck Parts, Inc. (S&S Truck) is recalling certain Newstar brand aftermarket drag link assemblies (DLA), part number S-22084, sold for aftermarket installation on certain Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. The affected DLAs were not manufactured to the proper specifications and cannot be properly installed on the vehicles. If the installation is forced, failure of the steering system may occur.
What could happen
A failure of the steering system may result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
S&S Truck will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DLAs, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact S&S Truck customer service at 1-800-621-1553.
Vehicles covered
- S&S Truck Newstar Drag Link
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E033000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- S&S Truck Parts, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 30, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jun 30, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 109
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.