Shepard recall: Steering
What is wrong
R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc. (R.H. Sheppard) is recalling certain steering gears. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and part numbers. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
What could happen
A fractured steering gear shaft can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
R.H. Sheppard will work with the vehicle manufacturers to replace the steering gears, free of charge. Affected vehicle manufacturers are expected to be notified in February 2024. Owners may contact R.H. Sheppard customer service at 1-717-637-3751.
Vehicles covered
- Shepard Steering Gears
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24E010000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 9, 2024
- Owners notified
- Feb 9, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 456
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Shepard recall: Steering Dec 18, 2023
- Shepard recall: Steering Jun 17, 2022
- Shepard recall: Steering May 28, 2022
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.