Dana Corporation | NHTSA Recall #86E024000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86E024000 by Dana Corporation. Includes 48,299 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Due to a change in the original equipment manufacturers center section of the idler arm, the castellated nut which holds the idler arm could not be tightened enough to insert a cotter pin. consequence of defect: omission of the cotter pin could allow the castellated nut to back off. Without the nut the idler arm/center link connection would be lost, resulting in a loss of steering.

Corrective Action

Manufacturer will replace all idlers with defect at no cost to the consumer.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 86E024000

Manufacturer: Dana Corporation

Report Received Date: 1986-08-22T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 48,299

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Due to a change in the original equipment manufacturers center section of the idler arm, the castellated nut which holds the idler arm could not be tightened enough to insert a cotter pin. consequence of defect: omission of the cotter pin could allow the castellated nut to back off. Without the nut the idler arm/center link connection would be lost, resulting in a loss of steering.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Manufacturer will replace all idlers with defect at no cost to the consumer.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 86E024000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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