The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14E063000·Announced 2014-09-22

Auto Pro Recalls Steering Hub Adapters for 1969-1970 Camaros

Auto Pro USA is recalling aftermarket steering hub adapters for 1969 and 1970 Camaros because they may cause the steering wheel to become misaligned, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a steering defect that increases the risk of a crash, which fits the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Auto Pro USA, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory Steering Hub Adapters, part number SWA1002 (black/chrome), sold from June 2013 through July 2014. These parts were sold for use on 1969 and 1970 Camaros.

The affected steering hub adapters may cause the steering wheel to become misaligned in reference to the wheels. If the steering wheel becomes misaligned in relation to the wheels of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Auto Pro will notify owners and replace the parts with new parts from a different company, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Auto Pro customer service at 1-310-637-4500. Auto Pro's number for this recall is SWA1002 blk/chrome. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING recall
Manufacturer
Auto Pro USA, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering
Hazard
Affected units
255

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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