The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14E033000·Announced 2014-06-30

S&S Truck Recalls Newstar Aftermarket Drag Link Assemblies for Steering Failure Risk

S&S Truck Parts is recalling Newstar brand aftermarket drag link assemblies for Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because they were not manufactured to proper specifications, posing a risk of steering system failure.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that may result in loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

S&S Truck Parts, Inc. is recalling certain Newstar brand aftermarket drag link assemblies (part number S-22084) sold for installation on specific Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. The affected components were not manufactured to the proper specifications and cannot be properly installed on the vehicles.

If the installation is forced, the steering system may fail. A failure of the steering system may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 109 units.

S&S Truck will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link assemblies free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact S&S Truck customer service at 1-800-621-1553 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING recall
Manufacturer
S&S Truck Parts, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering Component
Hazard
Affected units
109

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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