Ingersoll SMART-STEER: Steering
Recall 21E019000 · Mar 15, 2021 · Dexter Axle Company
1,238
units affected
1,238
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21E019000
- Date
- Mar 15, 2021
- Maker
- Dexter Axle Company
- Units affected
- 1,238
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Knuckle > Spindle > Arm; Steering
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Dexter Axle Company (Dexter Axle) is recalling certain Ingersoll Smart-Steer self steer axles. The steering arm may detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers.
What can happen
A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. In addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dexter Axle will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and apply welds, free of charge. Notification to owners were distributed on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Dexter Axle customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ingersoll | Smart-Steer | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21E019000?
1 model: Ingersoll Smart-Steer (all years), about 1,238 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21E019000?
Dexter Axle will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and apply welds, free of charge. Notification to owners were distributed on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Dexter Axle customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
What can happen?
A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. In addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.