Omix Ada, Inc | NHTSA Recall #16E082000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E082000 by Omix Ada, Inc. Affecting replacement steering sector shafts for early willlys & jeep 1941-1966 cj2a, cj3a, willys mb and 1950-1952 m38 (military models), originally equipped with ross steering boxes Includes 344 affected units, Premature Wear of Steering Shaft, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsreplacement steering sector shafts for early willlys & jeep 1941-1966 cj2a, cj3a, willys mb and 1950-1952 m38 (military models), originally equipped with ross steering boxes
Defect Summary
Omix ada, inc. (omix ada) is recalling certain replacement steering sector shafts for early willlys & jeep 1941-1966 cj2a, cj3a, willys mb and 1950-1952 m38 (military models), originally equipped with ross steering boxes. the affected steering sector shafts, manufactured july 25, 2011, to october 14, 2016, may have an incomplete heat treatment, causing accelerated wear and possibly resulting in premature failure.
Corrective Action
Omix ada will notify owners and will pay so that the affected steering sector shafts are replaced, free of charge. the recall began on november 30, 2016. owners may contact omix ada customer service at 1-770-614-6101. omix ada's number for this recall is rr1-16.