OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
96E040000
Unknown Or Other
Reported Dec 5, 1996 · ELECTRONIC MOBILITY CONTROLS
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR USE BY PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS TO STEER A MOTOR VEHICLE. POSSIBLE UNWANTED MOTION AT THE FACTORY STEERING WHEEL CAN RESULT IN A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE STEERING.
Consequence
UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE STEERING WHEEL HARDWARE INCLUDING A NEW MACHINED CPU CASE AND THE ADDITION OF AN EXTENAL GROUND LEAD TO THE STEERING MODULE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 15, 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ELECTRONIC MOBILITY AT 1-504-927-5558.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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