Shepard Steering Gears: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 22E047000 · 105K units potentially affected · filed May 28, 2022
What's wrong
R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc. (R.H. Sheppard) is recalling certain Sheppard Steering Gears, model numbers: HD94E, M100P, M110P, HD94P, XD120P, MD83P, SD110P, M83P, M90P, and M80P. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Why it matters
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
R.H. Sheppard will have the serial numbers inspected, and replace the steering gears, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2022. Owners may contact R.H. Sheppard at Steering22@RH-Sheppard.com for more information.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22E047000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- R.h. Sheppard Co., Inc.
- Component
- STEERING
- Units affected
- 105,271
- Report received
- May 28, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jul 10, 2022
- Type
- Equipment
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