Douglas Autotech Corp. | NHTSA Recall #09E038000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E038000 by Douglas Autotech Corp.. Includes 961 affected units, STEERING ANGLE SENSOR FAILURE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Douglas autotech (dac) is recalling 961 series 900 steering column assemblies, dac p/nos. 9204584, 9204515, 9204543, 9204538, 9204547, 9204532, 9204556, 1900055, 9204534, 9204536, 9204546, 9204596, 9204597, 9204586, 9204521, 9204559, 9204570, 9204585, 8001015, 9204535, 9204592, manufactured between june 29, 2007 and may 20, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas), p/nos. 444 120 004 0, 400 850 647 0, and 400 850 666 0, with serial numbers below 3404. the affected steering column assemblies were shipped as original equipment for use in motor coaches and emergency vehicles. 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 or dac at 1-270-885-9200.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E038000

Manufacturer: Douglas Autotech Corp.

Report Received Date: 2009-06-19T00:00:00

Subject: Steering angle sensor failure

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 961

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Douglas autotech (dac) is recalling 961 series 900 steering column assemblies, dac p/nos. 9204584, 9204515, 9204543, 9204538, 9204547, 9204532, 9204556, 1900055, 9204534, 9204536, 9204546, 9204596, 9204597, 9204586, 9204521, 9204559, 9204570, 9204585, 8001015, 9204535, 9204592, manufactured between june 29, 2007 and may 20, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas), p/nos. 444 120 004 0, 400 850 647 0, and 400 850 666 0, with serial numbers below 3404. the affected steering column assemblies were shipped as original equipment for use in motor coaches and emergency vehicles. 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: A broken sas driving tab may result in unnecessary brake activation of a selected wheel during the ignition cycle in which the failure occurs, possibly resulting 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 or dac at 1-270-885-9200.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-syjc_2ruw_f6ue

NHTSA ID: 09E038000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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