Vehicle Improvement Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06E007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06E007000 by Vehicle Improvement Products, Inc.. Includes 1,845 affected units, AFTERMARKET STEERING WHEELS/SEPARATION, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain models of aftermarket vehicle improvement products' (vip) steering wheel manufactured between september 1998 and january 2005. see vip's defect information report for a list of the steering wheel part numbers affected. these aftermarket steering wheel assemblies, using a particular combination of parts and fasteners, are sold for installation on certain freightliner trucks and prevost and mci motorhomes. some of the steering wheels may have been assembled with a huck fastener which is too short and does not allow proper huck collar engagement.

Corrective Action

Vip will notify its owners and replace the affected steering wheels free of charge. the recall began on march 31, 2006. owners may contact vip at 847-395-7250.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06E007000

Manufacturer: Vehicle Improvement Products, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-01-24T00:00:00

Subject: Aftermarket steering wheels/separation

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,845

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VIP002

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain models of aftermarket vehicle improvement products' (vip) steering wheel manufactured between september 1998 and january 2005. see vip's defect information report for a list of the steering wheel part numbers affected. these aftermarket steering wheel assemblies, using a particular combination of parts and fasteners, are sold for installation on certain freightliner trucks and prevost and mci motorhomes. some of the steering wheels may have been assembled with a huck fastener which is too short and does not allow proper huck collar engagement.

Consequence Summary: The steering wheel will feel loose on the hub for a period of time, with the subsequent possibly of a complete separation. steering wheel separation will result in a loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Vip will notify its owners and replace the affected steering wheels free of charge. the recall began on march 31, 2006. owners may contact vip at 847-395-7250.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-x6eb_gvxa_nhwk

NHTSA ID: 06E007000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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