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Dorman, Solutions, OE Solutions Air Bags recall

Recalled November 16, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16E085000 · Dorman

Hazard
If the cable tears, the driver's air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dorman will notify and provide owners with instructions for a diagnostic inspection of the clock spring assemblies. If found defective, Dorman dealers will replace the defective clock spring assembly with a new clock spring, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2016. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.
Units
1,056 units

Description

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Dorman P/N 525-016, Solutions P/N 665-3499 and OE Solutions P/N 525-016 aftermarket clock spring assemblies manufactured January 18, 2016, to October 11, 2016. The coil harness may not have been centered when it was wound, and, as a result, after the air bag is installed, turning the steering wheel may cause the cable to tear.

What to do

Dorman will notify and provide owners with instructions for a diagnostic inspection of the clock spring assemblies. If found defective, Dorman dealers will replace the defective clock spring assembly with a new clock spring, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2016. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.

Product
Dorman CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer(s)
Dorman Products, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov