Defect Description For Recall
The One-Way Valve In The Steering Dampers Is Used To Control The Hydraulic Oil Flow So That The Oil Volume Inside The Steering Damper Expands With Temperature. The Valve Seat Can Become Deformed During Use, Causing Uncontrolled RestriCTIon Of The Oil Flow. The Deformed Valve Causes The Internal Pressure On The Damper Oils Seals To Increase From Increased Oil Temperature And Volume Expansion.
Make Of Vehicle
OHLINS
Model Of Vehicle
STEERING DAMPER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
94E014000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
The Deformed Valve Seat Causes Increased FriCTIon Forcecausing Very Hard DaMPIng, And Could, In A Severe Case, Cause Loss Of Steeringcontrol And An Accident.
Fix Defect
The One-Way Valve Will Be Replaced.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ohlin Racing Ab
Start Of Manufacture
19930501
End Of Manufacture
19940401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
491
Date Owners Notified
19940526
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ohlins Racing Ab
Date Report Received
19940516