Omix Ada Recalls Replacement Steering Sector Shafts for Early Jeeps
Omix Ada is recalling 344 replacement steering sector shafts for early Willys and Jeep vehicles due to incomplete heat treatment that may cause premature failure.
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 (steering component) where premature failure can cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Omix Ada, Inc. is recalling 344 replacement steering sector shafts manufactured between July 25, 2011, and October 14, 2016. These parts are intended for early Willys and Jeep models, specifically the 1941-1966 CJ2a, CJ3a, Willys MB, and 1950-1952 M38 military models originally equipped with Ross steering boxes.
The affected steering sector shafts may have an incomplete heat treatment. This defect can cause accelerated wear and potentially result in premature failure of the component. Premature failure of the steering sector shaft can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
The recall began on November 30, 2016. Omix Ada will notify owners and pay for the affected steering sector shafts to be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact Omix Ada customer service at 1-770-614-6101. Omix Ada's number for this recall is RR1-16. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR recall
- Manufacturer
- Omix Ada, Inc
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering Component
- Affected units
- 344
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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