Mac Data Torq / Stanley Data Torq recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Stanley Assembly Technologies, (SAT) is recalling certain Mac Data Torq air-impact wrenches, part number ADT006, and Stanley Data Torq air-impact wrenches, part number 24N100006, manufactured September 23, 2015, to January 5, 2016. These computer-controlled air impact wrenches used to tighten vehicle lug nuts have software installed that may contain an error allowing the wrench to produce more torque than the amount set by the operator.
What could happen
If the lug nuts were over tightened, the wheel attaching studs may fracture and the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
SAT will notify the purchasers of the tools, and will recalibrate the impact wrenches and correct the software error. The recall began on August 25, 2016. Owners may contact SAT customer service at 1-614-876-3809.
Vehicles covered
- Mac Data Torq Air Impact Wrenches
- Stanley Data Torq Air Impact Wrenches
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16E050000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Stanley Assembly Technologies
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 31, 2016
- Owners notified
- Aug 25, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 49
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 23, 2015 to Jan 5, 2016
- Part
- Equipment
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.