Dorman Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08E063000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E063000 by Dorman Products, Inc.. Includes 3,855 affected units, INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT/LOSS OF STEERING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Dorman products is recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (sold under dorman's "oe solutions" brand name), balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (sold under the "napa" brand name), and platinum parts #'s 2425151, 2425152, and 2425153 manufactured during the month of september 2007. these replacement steering shafts can be used on the vehicles listed above. the weld connecting the inner tube to the outer tube may be defective.

Corrective Action

Dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. the recall began on october 16, 2008. owners may contact dorman toll free at 1-800-523-2492.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E063000

Manufacturer: Dorman Products, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-10-17T00:00:00

Subject: Intermediate steering shaft/loss of steering

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 3,855

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Dorman products is recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (sold under dorman's "oe solutions" brand name), balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (sold under the "napa" brand name), and platinum parts #'s 2425151, 2425152, and 2425153 manufactured during the month of september 2007. these replacement steering shafts can be used on the vehicles listed above. the weld connecting the inner tube to the outer tube may be defective.

Consequence Summary: If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. the recall began on october 16, 2008. owners may contact dorman toll free at 1-800-523-2492.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4gp8_dc3p_hxyg

NHTSA ID: 08E063000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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