Defect Description For Recall
The U-Joint In The Steering Column Is Coupled To The Upper Steering Shaft With A Press-Fit Between The U-Joint And The Upper Steering Shaft. A Cross Hole Is Then Drilled Through Both Components And A Roll Pin Is Driven Through The Hole To Provide A Backup Retention Mechanism. This Roll Pin Was Not Installed On The Assemblies.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOTECH
Model Of Vehicle
MODEL 919
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
93E037000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
The Press-Fit Between The Steering Column U-Joint And Theupper Steering Shaft May Not Be Sufficient To Retain The Shaft In The U-Joint.The U-Joint And Shaft May Become Disengaged, Causing Complete Loss Of Steeringwhich Could Result In An Accident.
Fix Defect
A Visual InspeCTIon Will Be Made To See If The Roll Pin Is Missing. If The Pin Is Missing, The Entire Column Will Be Removed And A New ProduCTIon Column Will Be Installed.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Douglas Autotech Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
11687
Date Owners Notified
19940111
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Douglas Autotech Corp.
Date Report Received
19931117