Omix-Ada recall: Steering
What is wrong
Omix Ada, Inc. (Omix Ada) is recalling certain Replacement Steering Sector Shafts for early Willlys & Jeep 1941-1966 CJ2a, CJ3a, Willys MB and 1950-1952 M38 (military models), originally equipped with Ross steering boxes. The affected steering sector shafts, manufactured July 25, 2011, to October 14, 2016, may have an incomplete heat treatment, causing accelerated wear and possibly resulting in premature failure.
What could happen
Premature failure of the steering sector shaft can cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Omix Ada will notify owners and will pay so that the affected steering sector shafts are replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2016. Owners may contact Omix Ada customer service at 1-770-614-6101. Omix Ada's number for this recall is RR1-16.
Vehicles covered
- Omix-Ada Steering Shaft
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16E082000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Omix Ada, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 1, 2016
- Owners notified
- Nov 30, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 344
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 25, 2011 to Oct 14, 2016
- Part
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
- Maker's own recall number
- RR1-16
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.