Dorman Clock Spring Assembly — Air bags: frontal
Published November 16, 2016 · Recall initiated: November 16, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16E085000, published November 16, 2016. Recalling firm: Dorman Products, Inc.; Dorman Clock Spring Assembly — Air bags: frontal.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- DORMAN
- Model
- CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY
- Manufacturer
- Dorman Products, Inc.
- Lot
- DORMAN CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY | SOLUTIONS CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY | OE SOLUTIONS CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Dorman Clock Spring Assembly — Air bags: frontal recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16E085000 on November 16, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DORMAN. Model: CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY.