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Omix Ada, Inc — Premature Wear of Steering Shaft
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
Premature failure of the steering sector shaft can cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What to do
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.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- 344
- Recall date
- November 1, 2016
- Brand
- Omix Ada, Inc
The official notice
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Omix Ada, Inc — Premature Wear of Steering Shaft”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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