Safety Recall NHTSA · 06E003000 Reported January 5, 2006

Loss of steering

Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co. · N/A · 238 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06E003000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
238
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
January 5, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain blue ox trucenter steering control units, model numbers tc35270 and tc35160, manufactured between october and december 2005. the affected units are identified by serial numbers that begin with the first four digits of 1005, 1105, and 1205. foreign material can cause the tubes to gall and eventually bind together.

Safety Consequence

This condition may cause loss of driver steering ability which could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Automatic equipment manufacturing will notify owners and replace the blue ox trucenter steering control units free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on january 30, 2006. owners may contact a member of the blue ox customer care team at 402-385-3051 or toll free at 1-888-425-5382.

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 Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co. dealer and reference recall ID 06E003000 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 06E003000

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

What is recall 06E003000?

NHTSA recall 06E003000 was issued by Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co. on January 5, 2006. It addresses: Loss of steering. The recall affects approximately 238 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06E003000 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.