Safety Recall NHTSA · 02E035000 Reported June 10, 2002

Mullins steering gears/steering box assembly

Mullins Steering Gears · Steering · 500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02E035000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Mullins Steering Gears
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
500
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 10, 2002

Defect Summary

Mullins aluminum steering box (models a1 and a1p) and vega [style] 140 steering box (mul-140) assemblies. the screws in the worm shaft ball nut gear assembly were not adequately tightened and the interior of this product was not inspected properly for foreign material.

Safety Consequence

If left unrepaired, the inadequately tightened screws could lead to steering failure. likewise, any foreign materials which may be loose inside the steering box assembly may lead to steering failure, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, causing serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Due to an unavailability of replacement steering gear boxes, mullins steering gears, llc will offer its customers a full refund for the affected steering gear boxes. owner notification began june 29, 2002. 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 mullins steering gears at 800-485-0311.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mullins Steering Gears dealer and reference recall ID 02E035000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02E035000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02E035000?

NHTSA recall 02E035000 was issued by Mullins Steering Gears on June 10, 2002. It addresses: Mullins steering gears/steering box assembly. The recall affects approximately 500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mullins Steering Gears dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02E035000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.