Autotech: equipment recalls

1. 14E047000Received 25 Jul 2014. 1,600 units.

   Wheels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Autotech Accessories Inc. (Autotech) is recalling certain Avid 03 15x8.0 +25 offset aftermarket wheels, part numbers AV0315804H25MF (machined face), AV0315804H25SL (silver face), AV0315804H25GL (gold face), and AV0315804H25WH (white face), manufactured March 2013 to October 2013. The spokes of the affected wheels may break causing the rim to separate from the center part of the wheel.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the rim separates from the center part of the wheel, there is an increased risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Autotech will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wheels, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Autotech customer service at 1-818-626-9768.

   Products named: Autotech Avid 03.

   Report filed by Autotech Accessories Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Sep 2014.

2. 09E038000Received 19 Jun 2009. 961 units.

   Steering / Column

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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 named: Autotech 900 Series.

   Report filed by DOUGLAS AUTOTECH CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jul 2009.

3. 93E038000Received 23 Nov 1993. 8,054 units.

   Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The upper steering shaft and the steering column with a telescoping function are retained by a steel ball traveling in a machined groove. The steel ball was omitted, allowing the extension of the steering column to continue until the steering shaft disengages from the steering column.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the steel telescope stop ball was omitted anddisengagement of the steering shaft to the steering column occurs, complete lossof steering may result, which may cause an accident.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   An inspection of the steering column will be made to see if the telescope ball was omitted. The entire column will be removed and a new production column will be installed if the ball is missing.

   Products named: Autotech Model 929.

   Report filed by DOUGLAS AUTOTECH CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Feb 1994.

4. 93E037000Received 17 Nov 1993. 11,687 units.

   Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Products named: Autotech Model 919.

   Report filed by DOUGLAS AUTOTECH CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jan 1994.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• 900 Series1
• Avid 031
• Model 9191
• Model 9291

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• Auto XS2
• Autoflug2
• Autoliv9
• Automatic Equipment2
• Autostart2
• Axn2
• B.F.Goodrich3
• Badass3
• Baldwin3
• Baldwin Filters2

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Which Autotech products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 4 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: 900 Series

How many units does a Autotech equipment campaign have?

The median Autotech campaign has 8,054 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the Autotech campaigns name most often?

Steering, in 3 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.