Dorman Products (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.
Dorman Products – Clock Spring Cable May Tear
| Report Received Date | 11/16/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16E085000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the cable tears, the driver's air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 1056 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16E085000) |
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