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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16E082000

Omix-Ada Steering Shaft — Steering: gear box: shaft sector

Published November 1, 2016 · Recall initiated: November 1, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16E082000, published November 1, 2016. Recalling firm: Omix Ada, Inc; Omix-Ada Steering Shaft — Steering: gear box: shaft sector.

What's the hazard

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.

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.

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Recall details

Brand
OMIX-ADA
Model
STEERING SHAFT
Manufacturer
Omix Ada, Inc
Lot
OMIX-ADA STEERING SHAFT
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Omix-Ada Steering Shaft — Steering: gear box: shaft sector recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16E082000 on November 1, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: OMIX-ADA. Model: STEERING SHAFT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)