The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23E094000·Announced 2023-12-18

R.H. Sheppard Recalls Steering Gear Assemblies Due to Assembly Error

R.H. Sheppard is recalling specific steering gear assemblies that may have fewer recirculating balls than required, potentially causing a loss of steering control.

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 gear assembly) that may result in a loss of steering control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc. is recalling certain steering gear assemblies, including model numbers HD94P, M100P, HD94S, M110P, M83P, MD83, SD110P, and XD120P. The recall affects 274 units. The defect involves the steering gear assemblies potentially being assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required.

This assembly error may result in a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific vehicle manufacturers or models are listed in the source text, but R.H. Sheppard will work with affected vehicle manufacturers to address the issue.

R.H. Sheppard will replace the defective gears free of charge. Vehicle manufacturers are scheduled to be notified in December 2023. Owners may contact R.H. Sheppard customer service at 1-717-637-3751 or 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
274

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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