Dorman Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16E085000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E085000 by Dorman Products, Inc.. Affecting dorman p/n 525-016, solutions p/n 665-3499 and oe solutions p/n 525-016 aftermarket clock spring assemblies manufactured january 18, 2016, to october 11, 2016 Includes 1,056 affected units, Clock Spring Cable May Tear, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

dorman p/n 525-016, solutions p/n 665-3499 and oe solutions p/n 525-016 aftermarket clock spring assemblies manufactured january 18, 2016, to october 11, 2016

Defect Summary

Dorman products, inc. (dorman) is recalling certain dorman p/n 525-016, solutions p/n 665-3499 and oe solutions p/n 525-016 aftermarket clock spring assemblies manufactured january 18, 2016, to october 11, 2016. the coil harness may not have been centered when it was wound, and, as a result, after the air bag is installed, turning the steering wheel may cause the cable to tear.

Corrective Action

Dorman will notify and provide owners with instructions for a diagnostic inspection of the clock spring assemblies. If found defective, dorman dealers will replace the defective clock spring assembly with a new clock spring, free of charge. The recall began on december 7, 2016. Owners may contact dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16E085000
Manufacturer: Dorman Products, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-11-16T00:00:00
Subject: Clock spring cable may tear
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 1,056

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Dorman products, inc. (dorman) is recalling certain dorman p/n 525-016, solutions p/n 665-3499 and oe solutions p/n 525-016 aftermarket clock spring assemblies manufactured january 18, 2016, to october 11, 2016. the coil harness may not have been centered when it was wound, and, as a result, after the air bag is installed, turning the steering wheel may cause the cable to tear.
Consequence Summary: If the cable tears, the driver's air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dorman will notify and provide owners with instructions for a diagnostic inspection of the clock spring assemblies. If found defective, dorman dealers will replace the defective clock spring assembly with a new clock spring, free of charge. The recall began on december 7, 2016. Owners may contact dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 65.81

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NHTSA ID: 16E085000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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