Douglas Autotech Corp. | NHTSA Recall #93E037000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93E037000 by Douglas Autotech Corp.. Includes 11,687 affected units, STEERING:COLUMN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The u-joint in the steering column is coupled to the upper steering shaft with a press-fit between the u-joint and the upper steering shaft. A cross hole is then drilled through both components and a roll pin is driven through the hole to provide a backup retention mechanism. This roll pin was not installed on the assemblies.

Corrective Action

A visual inspection will be made to see if the roll pin is missing. If the pin is missing, the entire column will be removed and a new production column will be installed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93E037000

Manufacturer: Douglas Autotech Corp.

Report Received Date: 1993-11-17T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:column

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 11,687

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The u-joint in the steering column is coupled to the upper steering shaft with a press-fit between the u-joint and the upper steering shaft. A cross hole is then drilled through both components and a roll pin is driven through the hole to provide a backup retention mechanism. This roll pin was not installed on the assemblies.

Consequence Summary: The press-fit between the steering column u-joint and theupper steering shaft may not be sufficient to retain the shaft in the u-joint.the u-joint and shaft may become disengaged, causing complete loss of steeringwhich could result in an accident.

Corrective Action: A visual inspection will be made to see if the roll pin is missing. If the pin is missing, the entire column will be removed and a new production column will be installed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gnty_hhwf~6tpz

NHTSA ID: 93E037000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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