Mac Data Torq Air Impact Wrenches Recalls
All Mac Data Torq Air Impact Wrenches recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.May 31st, 2016
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
Recall Date
May 31st, 2016
May 31st, 2016
Units Effected
49
49
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16E050000
Manufacturer: Stanley Assembly Technologies
Manufactured Begin Date: September 23rd, 2015
Manufactured End Date: January 5th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: August 25th, 2016
Defect Summary:
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. Consequence Summary:
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. Corrective Summary:
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. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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