Key Takeaway
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR FAILURE by DOUGLAS AUTOTECH CORP. was recalled on June 19, 2009. What to do: EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS....
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR FAILURE
Description
DOUGLAS AUTOTECH (DAC) IS RECALLING 961 SERIES 900 STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLIES, DAC P/NOS. 9204584, 9204515, 9204543, 9204538, 9204547, 9204532, 9204556, 1900055, 9204534, 9204536, 9204546, 9204596, 9204597, 9204586, 9204521, 9204559, 9204570, 9204585, 8001015, 9204535, 9204592, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 29, 2007 AND MAY 20, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO STEERING ANGLE SENSORS (SAS), P/NOS. 444 120 004 0, 400 850 647 0, AND 400 850 666 0, WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BELOW 3404. THE AFFECTED STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLIES WERE SHIPPED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN MOTOR COACHES AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES. INTERNAL FRICTION CAN DEVELOP BETWEEN THE SENSOR GEARS AND THE SENSOR HOUSING AS A RESULT OF EXTERNAL FORCES EXPERIENCED ON THE VEHICLE INCLUDING VIBRATION. IF DEVELOPED FRICTION IS GREAT ENOUGH, THE DRIVING TAB OF THE SAS CAN SHEER AS THE DRIVER TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL.
Injuries / Consequence
A BROKEN SAS DRIVING TAB MAY RESULT IN UNNECESSARY BRAKE ACTIVATION OF A SELECTED WHEEL DURING THE IGNITION CYCLE IN WHICH THE FAILURE OCCURS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR MERITOR WABCO AT 1-859-525-3676 OR DAC AT 1-270-885-9200.
Products Affected
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
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Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR...
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