Recall 14E033000: Steering

NHTSA recall 14E033000 · announced June 30, 2014 · S&s Truck · 109 units affected

The problem

S&S Truck Parts, Inc. (S&S Truck) is recalling certain Newstar brand aftermarket drag link assemblies (DLA), part number S-22084, sold for aftermarket installation on certain Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. The affected DLAs were not manufactured to the proper specifications and cannot be properly installed on the vehicles. If the installation is forced, failure of the steering system may occur.

The risk

A failure of the steering system may result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

S&S Truck will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DLAs, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact S&S Truck customer service at 1-800-621-1553.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.