Defect Description For Recall
Certain IDS Low Effort Hydro-Mechanical Adaptive Steering Controls Intended For Use With Daimlerchrysler Rack And Pinion Steering, P/Nos. Hlss-C And Hlss-Cx. Galvanic Corrosion Weakens The Feedback Shaft U-Joint Which May Cause The Feedback Shaft To Separate. This Recall Only Pertains To Vehicles Which Have Had The IDS System Installed And Has No Relation To Any Original Equipment Installed By Daimlerchrysler.
Make Of Vehicle
IDS
Model Of Vehicle
HLSS-CX
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04E089000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Possible Vehicle Crash Could Occur Should The Feedback Shaft Separate, Possibly Resulting In Serious Injuries Or Death.
Fix Defect
All Owners Of The Subject Hlss System Will Be Advised To Have It Inspected For Corrosion. Those Systems Found With Corroded Feedback Shafts Will Be Replaced By IDS Free Of Charge. The Recall Began January 17, 2005. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact IDS At 713-864-1460.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Independent Driving Systems
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
30
Date Owners Notified
20050117
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Independent Driving Systems
Date Report Received
20041206