Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E089000 Reported December 6, 2004

Ids/adaptive steering controls

Independent Driving Systems · N/A · 30 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E089000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Independent Driving Systems
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
30
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 6, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain ids low effort hydro-mechanical adaptive steering controls intended for use with daimlerchrysler rack and pinion steering, p/nos. Hlss-c and hlss-cx. galvanic corrosion weakens the feedback shaft u-joint which may cause the feedback shaft to separate. this recall only pertains to vehicles which have had the ids system installed and has no relation to any original equipment installed by daimlerchrysler.

Safety Consequence

A possible vehicle crash could occur should the feedback shaft separate, possibly resulting in serious injuries or death.

Corrective Action

All owners of the subject hlss system will be advised to have it inspected for corrosion. those systems found with corroded feedback shafts will be replaced by ids free of charge. the recall began january 17, 2005. 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 ids at 713-864-1460.

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 Independent Driving Systems dealer and reference recall ID 04E089000 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 04E089000

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

What is recall 04E089000?

NHTSA recall 04E089000 was issued by Independent Driving Systems on December 6, 2004. It addresses: Ids/adaptive steering controls. The recall affects approximately 30 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Independent Driving Systems dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E089000 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.