Independent Driving Systems | NHTSA Recall #04E089000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E089000 by Independent Driving Systems. Includes 30 affected units, IDS/ADAPTIVE STEERING CONTROLS, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain ids low effort hydro-mechanical adaptive steering controls intended for use with daimlerchrysler rack and pinion steering, p/nos. Hlss-c and hlss-cx. galvanic corrosion weakens the feedback shaft u-joint which may cause the feedback shaft to separate. this recall only pertains to vehicles which have had the ids system installed and has no relation to any original equipment installed by daimlerchrysler.

Corrective Action

All owners of the subject hlss system will be advised to have it inspected for corrosion. those systems found with corroded feedback shafts will be replaced by ids free of charge. the recall began january 17, 2005. 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 ids at 713-864-1460.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E089000

Manufacturer: Independent Driving Systems

Report Received Date: 2004-12-06T00:00:00

Subject: Ids/adaptive steering controls

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 30

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain ids low effort hydro-mechanical adaptive steering controls intended for use with daimlerchrysler rack and pinion steering, p/nos. Hlss-c and hlss-cx. galvanic corrosion weakens the feedback shaft u-joint which may cause the feedback shaft to separate. this recall only pertains to vehicles which have had the ids system installed and has no relation to any original equipment installed by daimlerchrysler.

Consequence Summary: A possible vehicle crash could occur should the feedback shaft separate, possibly resulting in serious injuries or death.

Corrective Action: All owners of the subject hlss system will be advised to have it inspected for corrosion. those systems found with corroded feedback shafts will be replaced by ids free of charge. the recall began january 17, 2005. 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 ids at 713-864-1460.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04E089000

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