The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15E046000·Announced 2015-06-03

Strange Engineering Recalls Modified Street Axles Due to Reduced Strength

Strange Engineering is recalling specific Modified Street Axles because post-manufacturing heat treatment may have reduced their strength, increasing the risk of axle failure and vehicle crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle shaft) where reduced strength may result in premature failure and vehicle crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Strange Engineering, Inc. is recalling certain Modified Street Axles, including part numbers P3109F05, P3509F05, P3509F0558, P3509F0558S, and P3509F05S. These axles were manufactured between December 8, 2011, and April 17, 2015. The recall involves 90 units.

The affected drive axles were modified after being heat treated, which may have resulted in reduced strength. This reduction in strength may lead to premature axle failure, thereby increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Owners should contact Strange customer service at 1-847-663-1701 for information. Repair shops will replace the axles and install new wheel bearings, sleeves, and seals free of charge. The recall began on September 28, 2015. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT recall
Manufacturer
Strange Engineering, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Axle Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
90

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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