Harbinger Motors Recalls 2025 Stripped Chassis Vehicles for Steering Bolt Defect
Harbinger Motors is recalling 2025 Stripped Chassis vehicles because steering gear mounting bolts may come loose or break, 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 bolts) 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
Harbinger Motors Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Stripped Chassis vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the steering gear mounting bolts may come loose or break.
Broken or loose steering gear bolts can cause a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 21, 2026. Harbinger's number for this recall is REC-04-00003.
The recalled product
- Product
- HARBINGER MOTORS, HARBINGER STRIPPED CHASSIS, STEP VAN
- Brand
- HARBINGER MOTORS
- Manufacturer
- Harbinger Motors Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Affected units
- 293
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- STRIPPED CHASSIS
- STEP VAN
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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