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NHTSA Campaign 16E082000

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

Issued by Omix Ada, Inc · Reported Nov 1, 2016 · 344 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

Premature failure of the steering sector shaft can cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
OMIX-ADA STEERING SHAFT 344

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16E082000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.