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SevereNHTSA·18E070000·Announced 2018-07-30

TAP Recalls G2 Axle Housings Due to Potential Weld Failure

TAP Worldwide is recalling G2 Axle and Gear aftermarket axle housings because weak welds may allow the axle tube to rotate, increasing crash risk.

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 (axle assembly) where the failure mode (driveshaft binding) results in a loss of power and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

TAP Worldwide, LLC is recalling certain G2 Axle and Gear aftermarket Axle Housings, part number 67-2033TJR. The recall involves 230 units. The defect involves rosette welds in the center of the axle housings that may have insufficient strength, which allows the axle tube to rotate unexpectedly.

If the axle tubes rotate, the vehicle's driveshaft may bind, resulting in a loss of power and an increased risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

TAP will notify owners and replace the axle housings with new housings free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2018. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
TAP Worldwide, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
230

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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