Safety Recall NHTSA · 16E050000 Reported May 31, 2016

Air impact wrenches may over tighten

Stanley Industries & Automotive Llc · N/A · 49 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16E050000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Stanley Industries & Automotive Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
49
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 31, 2016
Completion Rate
63.27

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.

Safety Consequence

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 Action

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 you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Stanley Industries & Automotive Llc dealer and reference recall ID 16E050000 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 16E050000

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

What is recall 16E050000?

NHTSA recall 16E050000 was issued by Stanley Industries & Automotive Llc on May 31, 2016. It addresses: Air impact wrenches may over tighten. The recall affects approximately 49 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Stanley Industries & Automotive Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16E050000 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.