Wabco Usa Llc | NHTSA Recall #09E032000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E032000 by Wabco Usa Llc. Includes 1,021 affected units, STEERING ANGLE SENSOR FAILURE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Meritor wabco is recalling 1,021 steering angle sensors (sas), p/nos. 444 120 004 0, 400 850 647 0, and 400 850 666 0, with serial numbers below 3404 which were shipped as original equipment for use in motor coaches and emergency vehicles between july 2007 and february 26, 2009. internal friction can develop between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. if developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can sheer as the driver turns the steering wheel.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or meritor wabco at 1-859-525-3676.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E032000

Manufacturer: Wabco Usa Llc

Report Received Date: 2009-05-19T00:00:00

Subject: Steering angle sensor failure

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,021

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C9AB

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Meritor wabco is recalling 1,021 steering angle sensors (sas), p/nos. 444 120 004 0, 400 850 647 0, and 400 850 666 0, with serial numbers below 3404 which were shipped as original equipment for use in motor coaches and emergency vehicles between july 2007 and february 26, 2009. internal friction can develop between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. if developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can sheer as the driver turns the steering wheel.

Consequence Summary: With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (esc) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or meritor wabco at 1-859-525-3676.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-eqy8_6ukr~579f

NHTSA ID: 09E032000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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