MAC Data Torq AIR Impact Wrenches; Stanley Data Torq AIR Impact Wrenches: Equipment
Recall 16E050000 · May 31, 2016 · Stanley Assembly Technologies
49
units affected
49
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16E050000
- Date
- May 31, 2016
- Maker
- Stanley Assembly Technologies
- Units affected
- 49
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Stanley Assembly Technologies, (SAT) is recalling certain Mac Data Torq air-impact wrenches, part number ADT006, and Stanley Data Torq air-impact wrenches, part number 24N100006, manufactured September 23, 2015, to January 5, 2016. These computer-controlled air impact wrenches used to tighten vehicle lug nuts have software installed that may contain an error allowing the wrench to produce more torque than the amount set by the operator.
What can happen
If the lug nuts were over tightened, the wheel attaching studs may fracture and the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
SAT will notify the purchasers of the tools, and will recalibrate the impact wrenches and correct the software error. The recall began on August 25, 2016. Owners may contact SAT customer service at 1-614-876-3809.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mac Data Torq | Air Impact Wrenches | Not stated |
| Stanley Data Torq | Air Impact Wrenches | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16E050000?
2 models: Mac Data Torq Air Impact Wrenches (all years), Stanley Data Torq Air Impact Wrenches (all years), about 49 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16E050000?
SAT will notify the purchasers of the tools, and will recalibrate the impact wrenches and correct the software error. The recall began on August 25, 2016. Owners may contact SAT customer service at 1-614-876-3809.
What can happen?
If the lug nuts were over tightened, the wheel attaching studs may fracture and the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing 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.