Mullins Steering Gears | NHTSA Recall #02E035000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E035000 by Mullins Steering Gears. Includes 500 affected units, MULLINS STEERING GEARS/STEERING BOX ASSEMBLY, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mullins aluminum steering box (models a1 and a1p) and vega [style] 140 steering box (mul-140) assemblies. the screws in the worm shaft ball nut gear assembly were not adequately tightened and the interior of this product was not inspected properly for foreign material.

Corrective Action

Due to an unavailability of replacement steering gear boxes, mullins steering gears, llc will offer its customers a full refund for the affected steering gear boxes. owner notification began june 29, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mullins steering gears at 800-485-0311.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E035000
Manufacturer: Mullins Steering Gears
Report Received Date: 2002-06-10T00:00:00
Subject: Mullins steering gears/steering box assembly
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Mullins aluminum steering box (models a1 and a1p) and vega [style] 140 steering box (mul-140) assemblies. the screws in the worm shaft ball nut gear assembly were not adequately tightened and the interior of this product was not inspected properly for foreign material.
Consequence Summary: If left unrepaired, the inadequately tightened screws could lead to steering failure. likewise, any foreign materials which may be loose inside the steering box assembly may lead to steering failure, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, causing serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Due to an unavailability of replacement steering gear boxes, mullins steering gears, llc will offer its customers a full refund for the affected steering gear boxes. owner notification began june 29, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mullins steering gears at 800-485-0311.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-qcki_rvat~r2i3
NHTSA ID: 02E035000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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