The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22E047000·Announced 2022-05-28

R.H. Sheppard Recalls Steering Gears Due to Fracture Risk

R.H. Sheppard is recalling specific steering gears that may have been assembled incorrectly, posing a risk of fracture and loss of steering control.

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 (steering gear fracture) that can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc. is recalling certain Sheppard Steering Gears, including model numbers HD94E, M100P, M110P, HD94P, XD120P, MD83P, SD110P, M83P, M90P, and M80P. The recall involves 105,271 units.

The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

R.H. Sheppard will have the serial numbers inspected and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2022. Owners may contact R.H. Sheppard at [email protected] for more information or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING recall
Manufacturer
R.H. SHEPPARD CO., INC.
Category
Vehicle — Steering Component
Hazard
Affected units
105,271

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same manufacturer · R.H. SHEPPARD CO., INC.

See all →

Same hazard · loss of control

See all →